Tide conditions for Ocean Shores surf spots
Ocean Shores, Washington
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 Shores. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next Low
08:00 PM
-0.6 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 2:00 AM(8.7ft) | 7:00 AM(2.1ft) | 2:00 PM(9.6ft) | 8:00 PM(-0.6ft) |
| Tomorrow | 3:00 AM(8.1ft) | 8:00 AM(2.5ft) | 2:00 PM(9.8ft) | 9:00 PM(-0.1ft) |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 3:00 AM(7.9ft) | 8:00 AM(3.4ft) | 3:00 PM(9.2ft) | 9:00 PM(-0.2ft) |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 4:00 AM(7.8ft) | 9:00 AM(3.5ft) | 3:00 PM(9.2ft) | 10:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 5:00 AM(7.2ft) | 10:00 AM(4.4ft) | 4:00 PM(8.7ft) | 11:00 PM(0.9ft) |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 6:00 AM(6.8ft) | 10:00 AM(4.7ft) | 4:00 PM(8.2ft) | 11:00 PM(1.4ft) |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 7:00 AM(6.6ft) | 11:00 AM(5.0ft) | 5:00 PM(7.8ft) | -- |
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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
2 spots
Ocean Shores
Beginner friendlyOcean Shores is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Ocean Shores / North Beaches
Beginner friendlyOcean Shores / North Beaches is a beach break in Ocean Shores, WA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
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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 Shores
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Ocean Shores. 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 Shores. 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 Shores 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.
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