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 1h 24m at 7:01 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:085.82:444.57:560.07:592.35:556:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:535.53:574.38:550.29:062.65:546:33First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:465.15:154.310:000.410:262.85:526:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:484.96:244.411:070.511:422.75:516:35First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:574.77:164.612:090.55:496:36First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:044.77:564.812:442.41:020.55:486:37Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:034.78:284.91:342.11:460.55:466:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:554.88:565.12:161.72:240.55:456:38Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:414.99:235.22:541.32:570.65:436:39Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:254.99:495.43:281.03:290.85:426:40Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:074.910:165.54:010.63:591.05:406:41Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:504.910:455.64:330.34:311.25:396:42Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:344.811:155.75:080.15:041.55:376:43Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:214.75:45-0.25:401.85:366:44Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:134.66:26-0.36:202.15:356:45Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:265.72:114.47:13-0.47:082.45:336:46Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:105.63:174.48:07-0.38:082.75:326:47Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:055.44:284.49:08-0.39:262.85:306:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:115.25:344.610:16-0.210:532.65:296:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:285.16:314.911:23-0.25:286:49Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:455.17:185.212:082.112:24-0.15:266:50Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:575.18:005.61:101.51:180.05:256:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:035.28:405.92:040.92:080.15:246:52Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:035.39:186.12:530.32:540.45:226:53Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:595.39:556.33:40-0.23:380.85:216:54New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:535.210:326.34:25-0.64:221.25:206:55New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:465.111:096.25:09-0.85:061.65:196:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:404.95:53-0.85:512.05:176:57Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:344.87:38-0.77:402.36:167:58Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:275.73:324.68:24-0.58:362.66:157:59Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 10:28 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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