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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 7:06 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:235.210:455.94:480.34:532.06:407:39New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:505.311:245.85:180.45:281.86:407:38New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:185.55:470.56:021.66:417:36New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:045.612:475.66:170.76:401.46:427:35Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:465.41:185.76:491.07:211.26:437:33Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:335.11:525.87:241.48:071.16:447:32Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:264.82:315.88:041.89:010.96:457:30Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:314.53:185.98:522.210:050.86:457:29First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:504.34:145.99:522.611:160.66:467:27First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:154.45:195.911:082.86:477:26First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:304.66:286.112:270.412:282.86:487:24First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:284.97:346.21:320.11:382.56:497:23Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:165.28:366.42:28-0.12:372.16:507:21Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:595.69:336.53:18-0.33:311.66:507:20Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:395.810:286.44:04-0.34:211.26:517:18Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:176.011:206.34:47-0.15:100.86:527:17Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:556.25:300.25:570.66:537:15Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:136.012:326.26:120.76:450.46:547:13Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:065.61:106.26:541.27:340.46:557:12Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:005.31:496.07:381.78:250.56:567:10Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:004.92:315.88:272.29:210.76:567:09Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:074.63:185.59:242.610:230.96:577:07Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:244.54:145.310:352.911:310.96:587:06Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:414.55:165.211:523.06:597:04Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:434.76:225.112:360.91:002.97:007:03Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:304.87:235.21:330.91:552.67:017:01Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:065.08:165.32:200.82:412.37:026:59Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:375.29:045.43:000.73:211.97:026:58Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:055.39:485.53:350.73:571.67:036:56Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:325.510:315.54:080.84:311.37:046:55New Moon30Sat
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 9:59 pm — 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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