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 6h 30m 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 - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:323.95:375.710:562.26:138:19First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:033.96:286.012:431.311:59 AM2.56:148:18First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:214.17:196.21:390.71:032.76:148:17Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:214.48:116.52:300.22:022.76:158:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:114.89:026.83:18-0.32:572.66:168:15Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:565.19:537.04:04-0.73:492.56:178:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:385.310:457.04:48-1.04:412.26:188:13Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:195.65:33-1.05:331.96:198:12Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:005.86:17-0.96:271.76:208:10Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:306.61:426.07:02-0.67:231.56:208:09Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:266.12:266.17:47-0.18:241.36:218:08Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:265.63:116.28:350.59:311.26:228:07Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:345.04:016.29:271.210:431.16:238:06Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:534.64:556.210:271.811:580.96:248:05Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:214.45:526.211:342.36:258:03Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:454.56:506.21:080.612:452.66:268:02Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:524.77:456.22:080.41:492.76:278:01Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:454.98:356.23:000.22:452.76:277:59Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:295.19:216.23:430.13:332.66:287:58Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:065.210:026.14:210.04:152.56:297:57New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:385.210:416.04:560.14:532.36:307:55New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:085.25:270.15:302.26:317:54New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:355.25:570.36:052.16:327:53New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:015.36:260.56:401.96:337:51Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:325.51:295.46:550.77:171.86:337:50Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:125.21:595.47:261.17:581.76:347:49Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:564.92:325.57:591.48:451.66:357:47Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:484.53:105.58:361.99:401.56:367:46Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:554.23:555.69:222.310:451.36:377:44First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:184.14:485.710:212.711:541.06:387:43First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:474.15:485.811:342.96:387:41First 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 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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