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 3h 07m 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 - Dec 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:336.84:322.55:28-1.37:064:51New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:295.211:20 AM6.75:222.66:16-1.27:074:51Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:205.312:116.46:182.77:06-1.07:084:51Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:135.31:085.97:222.77:59-0.77:094:51Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:075.42:135.48:372.58:56-0.27:104:51First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:025.63:284.910:002.39:560.37:114:51First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:565.84:514.511:191.810:570.87:124:51First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:476.06:154.412:271.27:124:51Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:356.37:314.51:240.67:134:51Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:186.48:364.712:521.62:140.17:144:51Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:596.59:324.81:442.02:58-0.37:154:51Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:376.510:235.02:312.23:38-0.57:164:51Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:146.511:085.03:162.54:16-0.67:164:51Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:496.311:505.03:592.74:51-0.67:174:52Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:246.24:412.85:25-0.67:184:52Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:305.010:59 AM6.05:232.96:00-0.47:184:52Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:085.011:35 AM5.76:052.96:35-0.27:194:52Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:455.012:145.46:513.07:110.07:204:53Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:225.012:565.07:432.97:490.37:204:53Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:025.01:464.68:432.88:310.77:214:54Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:435.12:484.29:512.69:181.17:214:54Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:255.34:053.910:592.210:101.47:224:55Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:085.55:313.811:581.711:061.87:224:55Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:515.86:533.912:491.17:234:56Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:336.18:014.212:022.11:350.57:234:56Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:156.48:594.512:562.32:18-0.17:234:57Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:596.79:504.81:472.43:01-0.77:244:58Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:446.910:385.12:372.53:44-1.17:244:58New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:307.011:255.33:272.54:29-1.47:244:59New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:187.04:182.45:14-1.57:255:00New Moon30Sat
31Sun12:105.411:09 AM6.85:112.46:02-1.47:255:00Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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