37.8067’ N, 122.4650’ W

San Francisco, CA

61°
H -°
L 59°
W
8mph
Low tide
10:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 06m at 10:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:52 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Nov 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:144.52:265.09:013.29:260.56:425:18Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:104.53:254.710:173.210:230.76:435:17Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:014.64:354.411:312.911:210.96:445:16Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:444.85:494.212:332.56:455:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:195.07:014.212:131.11:232.06:465:14Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:515.38:054.31:001.32:061.46:475:13Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:215.69:024.41:421.52:440.96:485:12Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:515.89:554.62:201.73:200.36:495:11Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:236.110:454.72:582.03:56-0.26:505:10New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:576.311:344.83:362.24:34-0.66:515:10New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:336.54:162.45:14-0.96:525:09New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:244.911:13 AM6.54:582.65:57-1.16:545:08New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:144.911:57 AM6.55:442.86:44-1.16:555:07Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:064.912:456.36:352.97:34-1.06:565:06Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:004.91:406.07:362.98:28-0.76:575:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:565.02:435.58:502.99:25-0.36:585:05First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:525.13:575.010:152.610:260.16:595:04First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:455.45:194.711:372.111:270.67:005:04First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:355.76:434.512:481.47:015:03First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:206.08:014.512:251.01:470.77:025:02Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:026.39:094.61:191.42:380.17:035:02Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:426.410:094.82:091.83:24-0.37:045:01Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:206.511:034.92:572.14:06-0.67:055:01Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:576.511:524.93:422.44:45-0.87:065:00Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:336.44:262.75:23-0.87:075:00Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:394.911:09 AM6.25:102.96:01-0.77:084:59Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:234.911:45 AM6.05:533.06:38-0.67:094:59Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:054.812:235.76:383.17:15-0.37:104:59Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:474.71:035.47:273.17:55-0.17:114:59Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:284.71:475.08:233.18:360.27:124:58Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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