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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide : 7:06 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 1:56 pm (5.4 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 - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:206.411:445.14:121.94:59-0.56:355:11New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:576.44:522.25:42-0.76:365:10Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:375.111:39 AM6.35:372.46:30-0.76:375:09Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:325.012:266.26:282.77:22-0.66:385:08Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:325.01:225.97:292.88:20-0.46:395:07Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:355.02:275.58:452.99:23-0.16:405:06First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:375.23:425.210:122.710:290.16:415:05First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:355.45:035.011:322.211:320.46:425:04First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:255.76:204.912:381.66:435:03Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:106.07:305.012:290.61:340.96:445:03Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:516.38:335.11:210.92:230.46:465:02Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:296.49:295.12:081.23:07-0.16:475:01Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:066.510:225.22:521.63:49-0.46:485:00Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:416.511:125.13:351.94:29-0.56:494:59Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:166.34:172.25:07-0.56:504:59Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:005.110:50 AM6.25:002.55:45-0.56:514:58Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:475.011:25 AM5.95:442.86:24-0.36:524:57Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:344.912:025.66:303.07:04-0.16:534:57Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:224.812:445.37:233.17:480.26:544:56Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:114.81:314.98:263.18:360.46:554:55Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:014.82:294.69:403.09:280.76:564:55Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:494.93:384.310:522.810:231.06:574:54Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:325.14:544.111:532.311:171.26:584:54Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:115.36:094.112:431.86:594:53Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:475.67:164.312:071.41:261.37:004:53Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:215.98:154.512:531.62:050.77:014:53Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:566.29:094.71:371.82:430.17:024:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:326.410:004.92:192.03:21-0.47:034:52New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:096.610:505.03:022.24:01-0.87:044:52New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:506.811:395.23:462.44:44-1.17:054:51New Moon30Thu
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 4:31 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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