Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide : 12:45 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 8:40 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:184.45:376.312:020.211:36 AM3.36:407:39Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:254.76:496.31:150.01:003.26:417:37Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:155.07:556.32:17-0.22:092.96:427:36Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:565.28:546.33:08-0.33:052.46:427:34Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:335.49:476.23:51-0.23:552.06:437:33Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:065.610:356.04:29-0.14:401.76:447:31New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:365.711:225.85:040.25:221.46:457:30New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:035.75:370.66:031.16:467:28New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:075.412:305.86:081.16:421.06:477:27Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:535.112:565.86:391.67:220.96:487:25Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:414.81:235.77:112.18:030.96:487:24Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:334.51:545.77:452.68:500.96:497:22Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:374.22:315.68:233.09:461.06:507:21First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:594.03:195.49:143.410:531.06:517:19First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:374.14:205.310:363.66:527:17First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:484.25:285.312:040.912:083.66:537:16First Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:314.46:355.41:070.71:163.36:537:14First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:024.77:365.61:580.52:062.96:547:13Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:294.98:305.72:400.32:492.56:557:11Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:565.29:225.93:170.23:301.96:567:10Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:235.510:135.93:530.24:101.36:577:08Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:515.811:055.84:280.44:520.86:587:06Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:226.211:595.65:040.75:360.26:597:05Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:556.45:411.26:23-0.26:597:03Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:565.412:316.66:201.77:13-0.47:007:02Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:575.11:136.77:032.38:09-0.47:017:00Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:054.82:016.57:522.79:11-0.37:026:59Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:224.62:586.38:543.110:22-0.17:036:57Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:454.64:076.010:183.311:380.07:046:56Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:584.85:245.811:513.27:056:54Third Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414275)

Common Questions About Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA today?

Slack tide in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is approximately 10:42 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA?

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA?

Tide predictions for Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA?

Tide data for Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414275. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414275.

What is the moon phase in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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