37.8067’ N, 122.4650’ W

San Francisco, CA

59°
H -°
L 57°
W
13mph
Low tide
12:38 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 02m at 12:38 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:44 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Dec 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:467.211:575.03:272.64:41-1.67:144:58New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:337.24:192.85:30-1.77:154:58New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:495.111:22 AM7.05:132.96:18-1.67:164:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:395.112:136.76:092.97:07-1.37:174:58Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:295.11:066.27:102.97:56-0.97:174:58Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:195.22:025.68:182.88:45-0.47:184:58Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:085.23:044.99:342.69:360.27:194:58First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:565.34:164.310:512.310:280.87:204:58First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:425.45:403.912:041.87:214:58First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:245.67:103.81:061.37:224:58First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:025.78:303.912:161.91:580.87:224:58Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:385.89:344.11:072.42:420.47:234:58Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:135.910:264.31:562.73:200.07:244:58Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:476.011:114.52:413.03:56-0.27:254:59Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:226.111:504.63:233.14:30-0.47:254:59Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:586.24:023.25:02-0.67:264:59Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:264.710:34 AM6.24:403.25:35-0.77:275:00Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:014.711:11 AM6.15:173.26:08-0.77:275:00Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:354.711:50 AM6.05:573.26:42-0.77:285:00Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:094.812:315.76:413.17:18-0.67:285:01Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:444.91:155.47:312.97:56-0.37:295:01Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:215.12:084.98:302.78:370.17:295:02Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:595.33:134.49:382.39:220.77:305:02Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:395.54:364.010:511.810:131.37:305:03Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:225.96:153.812:021.17:305:04Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:086.27:503.91:050.47:315:04Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:576.59:074.212:132.42:02-0.37:315:05Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:486.810:094.61:172.82:55-0.97:315:06Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:397.111:024.82:182.93:45-1.37:325:06Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:317.111:495.03:162.94:32-1.67:325:07New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:227.14:112.95:17-1.57:325:08New Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414290)

Common Questions About San Francisco, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in San Francisco, CA?

San Francisco, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are San Francisco, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for San Francisco, CA?

Tide predictions for San Francisco, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for San Francisco, CA?

Tide data for San Francisco, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414290. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414290.

What is the moon phase in San Francisco, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over San Francisco, CA is First Quarter (49% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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