What's the best tide for surfing in Oceanside?

Tide preferences vary by spot in Oceanside. 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.

How do tides affect surfing conditions in Oceanside?

Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Oceanside. 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.

Where can I check tide charts for Oceanside?

You can check tide charts for Oceanside 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.

Tide conditions for Oceanside surf spots

Oceanside, 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 Oceanside. These 4 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

2.5ft

Falling

Next Low

03:00 AM

2.3 ft

NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data

Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Schedule

7-day tide schedule showing high and low tides
Day	High 1	Low 1	High 2	Low 2
Today	4:00 AM(4.2 ft)	1:00 PM(0.5 ft)	8:00 PM(3.0 ft)	11:00 PM(2.7 ft)
Tomorrow	5:00 AM(4.5 ft)	1:00 PM(-0.1 ft)	8:00 PM(3.2 ft)	--
Fri, Feb 13	6:00 AM(4.9 ft)	12:00 AM(2.5 ft)	8:00 PM(3.4 ft)	2:00 PM(-0.1 ft)
Sat, Feb 14	7:00 AM(5.0 ft)	12:00 AM(2.3 ft)	8:00 PM(3.4 ft)	2:00 PM(-0.7 ft)
Sun, Feb 15	7:00 AM(5.4 ft)	1:00 AM(1.8 ft)	9:00 PM(3.7 ft)	2:00 PM(-0.5 ft)
Mon, Feb 16	8:00 AM(5.5 ft)	2:00 AM(1.6 ft)	9:00 PM(4.1 ft)	3:00 PM(-0.8 ft)
Tue, Feb 17	8:00 AM(5.4 ft)	2:00 AM(1.4 ft)	9:00 PM(4.0 ft)	3:00 PM(-0.6 ft)

Today

4:00 AM (4.2 ft)

8:00 PM (3.0 ft)

1:00 PM (0.5 ft)

11:00 PM (2.7 ft)

Tomorrow

5:00 AM (4.5 ft)

8:00 PM (3.2 ft)

1:00 PM (-0.1 ft)

Fri, Feb 13

6:00 AM (4.9 ft)

8:00 PM (3.4 ft)

12:00 AM (2.5 ft)

2:00 PM (-0.1 ft)

Sat, Feb 14

7:00 AM (5.0 ft)

8:00 PM (3.4 ft)

12:00 AM (2.3 ft)

2:00 PM (-0.7 ft)

Sun, Feb 15

7:00 AM (5.4 ft)

9:00 PM (3.7 ft)

1:00 AM (1.8 ft)

2:00 PM (-0.5 ft)

Mon, Feb 16

8:00 AM (5.5 ft)

9:00 PM (4.1 ft)

2:00 AM (1.6 ft)

3:00 PM (-0.8 ft)

Tue, Feb 17

8:00 AM (5.4 ft)

9:00 PM (4.0 ft)

2:00 AM (1.4 ft)

3:00 PM (-0.6 ft)

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

4 spots

Forster St. Oceanside

Beginner friendly

No description available.

Oceanside Harbor

Advanced

Oceanside Harbor (North & South Jetties) produces consistent jetty-formed rights rated 7/10. Siuslaw River mouth jetties create stabilized sandbars receiving swell 180-320° (center 270°).

Oceanside Pier

Beginner friendly

Oceanside Pier offers reliable year-round beach break rated 6/10, receiving massive swell window (180-340°, center 240°).

The Rock, Oceanside

Intermediate

No description available.

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Featured Beaches(4)

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