High tide today
Next high tide at popular US beaches. At high tide the beach is narrowest, so set up your spot above the wet sand line.
Santa Monica7:15 AMTue, Oct 204.2 ftLa Jolla7:05 AMTue, Oct 204.1 ftSan Diego7:01 AMTue, Oct 204.5 ftNewport Beach7:03 AMTue, Oct 204.1 ftSanta Cruz7:59 AMTue, Oct 204.1 ftHalf Moon Bay8:06 AMTue, Oct 204.4 ftSan Francisco8:57 AMTue, Oct 204.7 ftMonterey8:05 AMTue, Oct 204.2 ftLong Beach7:09 AMTue, Oct 204.3 ftOcean Beach San Francisco8:08 AMTue, Oct 204.8 ftAvalon, Catalina Island7:10 AMTue, Oct 204.2 ftMyrtle Beach3:37 PMTue, Oct 205.2 ftCharleston3:27 AMTue, Oct 204.9 ftHilton Head3:39 AMTue, Oct 205.7 ftOcean City3:36 AMTue, Oct 201.9 ftVirginia Beach3:31 AMTue, Oct 203.1 ftChatham, Cape Cod8:14 AMTue, Oct 204.1 ftProvincetown7:18 AMTue, Oct 208.1 ftBoston7:15 AMTue, Oct 208.2 ftNantucket8:17 AMTue, Oct 202.7 ftHampton Beach7:23 AMTue, Oct 207.1 ftAtlantic City3:26 AMTue, Oct 203.3 ftCape May4:00 AMTue, Oct 203.7 ftWildwood3:36 AMTue, Oct 203.4 ft
High tide plus strong onshore wind can push water much higher than predicted.
Boat launches and inlets are often easiest near high tide.
Tide FAQ
What time is high tide?
It changes every day by about 50 minutes. Check the beach page for today's exact time.
Is high tide dangerous?
It can be at narrow beaches, cliffs and jetties. Do not get cut off on rocks as the tide rises.