Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 08m at 1:31 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:18 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Nov 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:344.91:106.57:013.08:09-1.06:355:11Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:444.82:056.18:053.39:13-0.76:365:10Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:564.83:115.79:283.410:22-0.36:375:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:045.04:275.311:013.211:31-0.16:385:08Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:015.25:485.012:212.76:395:07Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:475.47:054.812:330.21:262.16:405:06Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:265.68:124.81:260.42:181.56:415:05Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:005.89:124.72:110.73:041.06:425:04Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:305.910:064.72:501.13:440.66:435:03Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:565.910:564.73:261.54:200.26:455:02New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:215.911:434.63:592.04:530.06:465:01New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:455.94:322.45:26-0.26:475:01New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:294.611:11 AM5.95:052.85:58-0.36:485:00New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:154.611:38 AM5.85:393.16:33-0.36:494:59Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:024.512:105.76:153.37:10-0.26:504:58Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:524.412:465.56:553.57:52-0.16:514:58Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:464.41:295.27:453.78:400.06:524:57Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:434.42:215.08:553.79:340.26:534:56First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:364.53:264.710:233.610:320.36:544:56First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:204.74:424.511:423.211:290.46:554:55First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:575.06:024.412:412.66:564:55First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:315.37:184.512:220.61:311.86:574:54Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:035.78:284.61:100.82:161.06:584:54Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:366.19:334.81:561.23:000.26:594:53Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:106.510:354.92:411.63:44-0.67:004:53Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:486.911:345.03:252.04:30-1.27:014:52Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:287.14:112.45:18-1.67:024:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:325.111:12 AM7.15:002.76:07-1.77:034:52Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:305.111:59 AM6.95:523.06:59-1.67:044:51Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:285.112:516.66:503.27:53-1.37:054:51Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 5:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 (56% 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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