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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 40m at 7:44 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 2:36 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - Dec 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:574.81:274.98:153.18:220.47:064:51Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:424.92:264.59:252.99:110.77:074:51Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:275.13:394.210:362.510:051.07:084:51Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:105.45:024.111:392.011:011.37:094:51Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:525.76:234.212:331.37:104:51Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:336.17:364.41:210.67:114:51Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:146.48:394.612:491.82:07-0.17:124:51Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:576.89:364.91:412.02:53-0.77:134:51Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:417.010:305.12:312.23:39-1.27:134:51New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:287.211:215.33:222.34:26-1.57:144:51New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:167.24:142.45:13-1.67:154:51New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:115.411:06 AM7.05:082.46:02-1.57:164:51Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:015.511:59 AM6.66:072.46:51-1.17:164:51Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:515.612:556.07:112.47:42-0.77:174:52Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:435.61:575.48:232.38:35-0.17:184:52First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:355.73:074.89:412.19:310.57:194:52First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:275.84:294.310:581.710:291.17:194:53First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:185.95:564.112:081.37:204:53First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:066.07:164.21:070.87:204:53Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:506.18:224.412:262.01:560.47:214:54Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:306.29:174.61:192.32:390.17:214:54Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:076.210:034.72:062.53:17-0.27:224:55Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:426.210:444.82:502.73:51-0.37:224:55Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:166.211:214.93:302.84:23-0.47:234:56Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:506.111:554.94:092.94:55-0.47:234:56Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:256.04:462.95:25-0.47:244:57Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:284.911:01 AM5.95:232.95:57-0.47:244:58Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:005.011:38 AM5.66:032.86:29-0.27:244:58Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:345.012:185.36:472.87:040.07:244:59Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:105.11:035.07:372.77:420.37:255:00Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:485.31:574.58:362.58:290.77:255:01Third Quarter31Sat
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 11:10 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Crescent (15% illuminated). This places Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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