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 2h 31m 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 - Mar 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:475.84:244.09:400.69:212.46:416:03Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:465.85:544.110:540.310:412.66:406:04Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:545.97:084.412:060.06:386:05Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:026.08:044.812:022.61:08-0.36:376:06Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:076.18:505.11:102.32:02-0.56:356:07Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:066.39:315.42:091.92:50-0.66:346:08Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:016.310:105.73:011.53:34-0.66:326:09New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:536.210:475.83:501.14:16-0.46:316:10New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:436.011:235.94:370.84:56-0.16:296:11New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:325.711:585.95:230.65:350.46:286:12New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:225.36:090.56:150.96:266:13Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:345.81:144.86:560.56:561.46:256:14Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:105.72:124.47:450.67:411.96:236:15Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:495.53:204.18:400.78:342.46:226:16First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:345.24:414.09:430.89:432.76:206:17First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:275.16:044.110:520.811:022.86:196:17First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:304.97:074.211:570.86:176:18First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:354.97:524.512:122.712:530.66:166:19First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:355.08:274.71:082.51:390.56:146:20Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:285.28:574.81:542.22:180.36:136:21Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:165.39:255.02:341.82:520.36:116:22Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:015.49:535.23:101.53:250.36:106:23Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:445.410:225.43:451.13:570.46:086:24Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:285.410:525.64:200.84:300.66:076:25Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:145.311:245.84:580.45:040.86:056:26Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:025.15:380.15:411.26:046:27Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:554.96:23-0.16:221.66:026:28Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:375.91:554.67:13-0.27:092.06:016:29Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:225.93:054.48:10-0.28:062.45:596:29Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:165.74:234.39:16-0.19:202.65:586:30Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:215.55:394.510:28-0.110:482.65:566:31Third Quarter31Fri
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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