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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide : 7:44 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 12:52 am (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:215.95:594.011:250.810:502.47:135:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:206.27:214.212:310.27:135:34Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:196.48:234.612:032.61:30-0.37:125:35Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:176.79:145.01:102.52:22-0.87:115:36Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:136.810:005.32:102.43:11-1.07:105:37Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:066.910:425.53:052.13:56-1.27:095:39New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:586.811:225.73:581.84:40-1.17:085:40New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:486.64:491.65:22-0.87:075:41New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:025.811:39 AM6.25:401.46:04-0.47:065:42Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:415.912:305.76:331.36:460.17:055:43Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:215.91:255.17:271.27:290.87:045:44Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:025.82:264.58:261.28:151.47:035:45Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:465.73:404.19:321.29:102.07:015:46First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:335.65:113.910:431.110:152.57:005:47First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:275.56:404.011:521.011:282.76:595:48First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:235.47:474.212:520.76:585:49First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:195.58:354.512:342.81:420.56:575:51Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:095.69:134.71:292.72:240.26:555:52Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:555.79:454.82:152.63:000.16:545:53Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:385.810:144.92:562.43:330.06:535:54Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:185.910:425.13:322.14:03-0.16:525:55Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:575.811:095.24:071.94:33-0.16:505:56Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:375.711:385.44:421.75:030.16:495:57Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:185.65:181.45:340.36:485:58Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:085.512:015.35:581.26:080.66:465:59Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:405.612:505.06:421.06:451.06:456:00Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:165.71:474.67:330.97:271.56:446:01Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:575.82:584.28:310.78:172.06:426:02Third Quarter28Tue
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 4:18 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 8% 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 (8% 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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