Tide conditions for Pacific Beach surf spots
Pacific Beach, 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 Pacific Beach. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
7.3ft
Falling
Next Low
07:00 AM
0.8 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 1:00 AM(7.5ft) | 7:00 AM(0.8ft) | 1:00 PM(8.1ft) | 8:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Tomorrow | 2:00 AM(7.6ft) | 8:00 AM(1.6ft) | 2:00 PM(8.7ft) | 8:00 PM(-0.2ft) |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 3:00 AM(7.1ft) | 8:00 AM(1.9ft) | 2:00 PM(8.4ft) | 9:00 PM(-0.8ft) |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 4:00 AM(6.6ft) | 9:00 AM(2.4ft) | 3:00 PM(8.8ft) | 10:00 PM(-0.6ft) |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 5:00 AM(6.2ft) | 10:00 AM(3.2ft) | 4:00 PM(8.4ft) | 11:00 PM(-0.3ft) |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6:00 AM(5.9ft) | 10:00 AM(3.7ft) | 5:00 PM(7.9ft) | -- |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 7:00 AM(5.9ft) | 12:00 AM(0.0ft) | 6:00 PM(7.7ft) | 12:00 PM(3.9ft) |
Today
1:00 AM (7.5ft)
1:00 PM (8.1ft)
7:00 AM (0.8ft)
8:00 PM (0.1ft)
Tomorrow
2:00 AM (7.6ft)
2:00 PM (8.7ft)
8:00 AM (1.6ft)
8:00 PM (-0.2ft)
Tue, Sep 29
3:00 AM (7.1ft)
2:00 PM (8.4ft)
8:00 AM (1.9ft)
9:00 PM (-0.8ft)
Wed, Sep 30
4:00 AM (6.6ft)
3:00 PM (8.8ft)
9:00 AM (2.4ft)
10:00 PM (-0.6ft)
Thu, Oct 1
5:00 AM (6.2ft)
4:00 PM (8.4ft)
10:00 AM (3.2ft)
11:00 PM (-0.3ft)
Fri, Oct 2
6:00 AM (5.9ft)
5:00 PM (7.9ft)
10:00 AM (3.7ft)
Sat, Oct 3
7:00 AM (5.9ft)
6:00 PM (7.7ft)
12:00 AM (0.0ft)
12:00 PM (3.9ft)
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
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Featured Beaches(1)
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 Pacific Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Pacific 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 Pacific 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 Pacific 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.
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