Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 5m at 3:22 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:49 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Aug 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:445.12:575.37:590.68:452.15:127:19Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:354.63:345.38:391.19:452.05:137:18Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:344.24:145.49:231.610:511.95:147:17Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:503.84:585.410:142.111:561.65:157:16Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:193.75:465.511:142.55:157:15Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:443.96:365.712:561.212:172.85:167:14Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:474.17:245.81:470.91:142.95:177:13Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:354.48:116.02:310.52:052.95:187:12Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:154.68:566.23:100.12:502.85:197:11Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:514.89:416.43:47-0.23:332.65:207:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:265.010:256.44:23-0.44:152.45:217:08New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:015.25:00-0.54:582.25:217:07New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:365.45:37-0.55:441.95:227:06New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:135.66:16-0.36:331.75:237:05Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:485.91:525.86:570.07:261.45:247:04Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:435.52:336.07:400.58:261.25:257:02Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:455.03:206.18:271.19:341.15:267:01First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:004.64:126.19:221.710:480.85:277:00First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:274.35:096.210:272.25:286:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:564.36:116.312:020.511:41 AM2.55:286:57First Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:114.67:126.41:090.212:532.65:296:56Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:104.98:106.42:07-0.11:572.65:306:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:595.19:036.42:58-0.32:522.45:316:53Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:415.39:516.43:43-0.33:422.25:326:52Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:195.410:376.24:23-0.34:272.05:336:50Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:545.411:206.05:01-0.15:101.95:346:49Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:265.45:360.15:511.85:346:48Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:025.712:565.46:100.56:311.75:356:46Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:445.31:265.46:440.87:121.65:366:45Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:275.01:575.47:191.37:571.65:376:43Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:154.62:305.37:561.78:461.65:386:42Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414290)

Common Questions About San Francisco, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in San Francisco, CA today?

Slack tide in San Francisco, CA is approximately 7:05 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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

San Francisco, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (82% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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