Tide conditions for Ocean Beach surf spots
Ocean Beach, California
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Ocean Beach. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next High
07:00 PM
5.5 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow | -- | 1:00 PM(2.5ft) | -- | -- |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 8:00 PM(5.6ft) | -- | -- | -- |
| Tue, Jun 30 | 10:00 PM(5.9ft) | -- | -- | -- |
| Wed, Jul 1 | 12:00 PM(3.6ft) | -- | -- | -- |
Tomorrow
Sat, Jun 27
Tue, Jun 30
Wed, Jul 1
Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Ocean Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Ocean Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Ocean Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Ocean Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
Make the next surf call sharper
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