Bolsa Chica State Beach Tides August 2027 | Tide Charts & Tables | California Coast South, CA

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) August 8, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) August 10, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) August 11, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Thu) August 12, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) August 14, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) August 15, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) August 16, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) August 17, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) August 18, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Thu) August 19, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) August 20, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) August 21, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) August 22, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) August 23, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Tue) August 24, 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Calendar | August 2027

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Table for August 2027

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
8/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
8/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Bolsa Chica State Beach Textual Tide Table for August 2027


Aug 1st (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 2nd (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 3rd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 4th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 5th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 6th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 7th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 8th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 9th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 10th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 11th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 12th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 13th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 14th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 15th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 16th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 17th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 18th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 19th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 20th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 21st (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 22nd (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 23rd (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 24th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 25th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 26th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 27th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 28th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 29th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 30th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Aug 31st (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Bolsa Chica State Beach

Last updated: June 12, 2026, 12:06 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ655)

PZZ655-121530-
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
808 PM PDT Thu Jun 11 2026

.TONIGHT...SW wind 5 to 10 kt this evening, becoming light. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog.
.FRI...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at
14 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and S
2 ft at 14 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight.
.SAT...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S
2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight.
.SUN...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at
14 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W
3 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S
2 ft at 15 seconds.
.TUE...W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at
16 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and S
2 ft at 16 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ552)

TODAY: Partly cloudy with patchy fog this morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 75 at the beaches to 77 to 81 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds west to 10 mph...becoming 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 63 to 66. Areas of winds west 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 76 at the beaches to 77 to 82 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds west to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 62 to 66. Areas of winds southwest 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 73 at the beaches to 75 to 78 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds southwest to 10 mph becoming west with gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 61 to 65.

MONDAY: Cloudy with patchy fog in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 77.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 64.

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 77.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 64.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 76.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 64.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 71 at the beaches to 72 to 75 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

Last updated: June 12, 2026, 12:06 AM

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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Boat Launch (Other)

Public kayak and small boat launch in Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with parking, trail access, and entry to the tidal wetlands and channels for paddling, bird watching, and exploring the reserve. No motorized boat ramp; strong tidal currents and shallow flats require caution for safe paddling and navigation.

Bolsa Chica State Beach Access (Other)

Public state beach in Huntington Beach with wide sandy shoreline, parking, restrooms, showers, picnic areas, and access for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and low tide tide pool exploration on the rocky sections near the jetties. Views of Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and Pacific Ocean; tidal changes expose rocks and sandbars so plan visits around low tide for safe beachcombing and water activities.

Bolsa Chica State Beach Pier and Shore Access (Other)

Public pier and shore access at Bolsa Chica State Beach with fishing from the pier, beach walking, and low tide tide pool viewing on the rocky areas near the inlet. Calm waters in the lagoon side for kayaking; tidal shifts expose extensive intertidal zones so check tides for safe pier and beach activities.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tide Pools (Other)

Tidal wetlands and mudflats at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with boardwalk trails, observation platforms, and access for low tide tide pool viewing of crabs, snails, birds, and marine life in the channels. Birding hotspot with migratory species; extreme tidal range drains to mudflats at low tide so plan around low tide for safe exploration.