Low tide today
Here is the next low tide at popular beaches. Low tide is the best time for beach walks, tide pools and finding shells.
Santa Monica12:18 AMTue, Oct 200.7 ftLa Jolla12:08 AMTue, Oct 200.7 ftSan Diego12:11 AMTue, Oct 200.8 ftNewport Beach12:15 AMTue, Oct 200.7 ftSanta Cruz12:50 AMTue, Oct 200.6 ftHalf Moon Bay1:01 AMTue, Oct 200.7 ftSan Francisco1:35 AMTue, Oct 200.6 ftMonterey1:01 AMTue, Oct 200.6 ftLong Beach12:14 AMTue, Oct 200.6 ftOcean Beach San Francisco1:00 AMTue, Oct 200.6 ftAvalon, Catalina Island12:10 AMTue, Oct 200.6 ftMyrtle Beach9:07 PMMon, Oct 191.7 ftCharleston9:33 PMMon, Oct 191.7 ftHilton Head9:32 PMMon, Oct 192.1 ftOcean City9:45 PMMon, Oct 190.9 ftVirginia Beach9:23 PMMon, Oct 191.2 ftChatham, Cape Cod2:14 AMTue, Oct 200.3 ftProvincetown1:02 AMTue, Oct 201.4 ftBoston12:55 AMTue, Oct 201.7 ftNantucket1:42 AMTue, Oct 200.6 ftHampton Beach1:19 AMTue, Oct 201.4 ftAtlantic City9:20 PMMon, Oct 191.2 ftCape May9:41 PMMon, Oct 191.3 ftWildwood9:26 PMMon, Oct 191.2 ft
Low tide lasts only a short time. Plan to arrive about an hour before the time listed.
A low tide with a negative height goes below the average low and exposes more of the beach.
Tide FAQ
How long does low tide last?
The water is near its lowest for about an hour around the low tide time.
Is low tide good for swimming?
It depends on the beach. Some beaches get rip currents as the tide drops. Ask the lifeguard.