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
Next Low
12:00 AM
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 | 3:00 PM(5.1ft) | -- | -- | -- |
| Tomorrow | 7:00 AM(3.3ft) | 12:00 AM(0.6ft) | 5:00 PM(5.1ft) | 10:00 AM(3.1ft) |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 8:00 AM(3.6ft) | 1:00 AM(0.2ft) | 6:00 PM(5.6ft) | 12:00 PM(2.8ft) |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 8:00 AM(4.1ft) | 1:00 AM(-0.1ft) | 7:00 PM(5.9ft) | 1:00 PM(2.3ft) |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 8:00 AM(4.3ft) | 2:00 AM(-0.6ft) | 8:00 PM(6.0ft) | 2:00 PM(1.9ft) |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 9:00 AM(4.8ft) | 3:00 AM(-0.3ft) | 8:00 PM(5.8ft) | 2:00 PM(1.4ft) |
| Thu, Sep 10 | 9:00 AM(5.0ft) | 3:00 AM(-0.3ft) | 9:00 PM(5.9ft) | 3:00 PM(0.9ft) |
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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
4 spots
Forster St. Oceanside
Beginner friendlyForster St. Oceanside is a beach break in Oceanside, CA. It is suited for beginner-intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, pollution.
Oceanside Harbor
AdvancedOceanside 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 friendlyOceanside Pier offers reliable year-round beach break rated 6/10, receiving massive swell window (180-340°, center 240°).
The Rock, Oceanside
IntermediateThe Rock, Oceanside is a reef break in Oceanside, CA. It is best suited for intermediate surfers. Watch out for rip currents, rocks, sea urchins, 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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