Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:31 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 36m at 5:56 pm (5.6 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 - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:384.57:034.211:010.25:136:59Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:524.47:384.412:013.111:59 AM0.25:127:00Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:074.38:074.712:592.712:500.35:117:01Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:164.38:355.01:452.11:350.35:107:02Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:204.49:025.32:261.52:150.55:097:03Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:204.69:305.73:050.82:540.85:087:04Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:184.710:016.03:450.03:321.25:077:05New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:154.710:346.34:27-0.64:121.75:067:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:134.85:11-1.24:552.15:057:07New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:124.75:57-1.55:402.55:047:08New Moon10Fri
11Sat2:144.76:47-1.66:312.95:037:08Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:396.43:184.67:41-1.57:303.15:027:09Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:326.14:244.68:40-1.38:453.25:017:10Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:335.75:274.79:44-0.910:153.05:007:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:445.26:244.910:49-0.611:422.64:597:12First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:044.77:135.211:52-0.24:587:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:264.47:545.412:542.012:470.24:587:14Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:424.38:315.71:531.31:360.64:577:15Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:514.39:035.82:440.72:191.04:567:15Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:534.39:335.93:280.22:591.54:557:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:494.310:015.94:07-0.23:372.04:557:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:414.310:285.94:44-0.54:142.44:547:18Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:304.45:18-0.64:512.84:537:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:164.45:52-0.75:283.14:537:19Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:024.46:27-0.76:073.34:527:20Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:484.37:04-0.66:493.44:527:21Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:355.43:354.37:44-0.57:373.54:517:22Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:165.24:234.38:28-0.48:393.54:507:22Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:034.95:094.49:15-0.29:553.34:507:23Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:594.65:514.510:050.011:123.04:507:24Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:064.36:274.810:570.34:497:25Third Quarter31Fri
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 9:43 pm — 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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