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 : in 2m at 11:41 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:214.37:376.81:56-0.21:153.25:127:19Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:164.78:347.02:51-0.82:193.25:137:18Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:034.99:297.23:43-1.23:173.05:147:17New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:465.110:247.14:32-1.44:132.85:157:16New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:275.35:18-1.45:082.55:167:15New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:065.46:02-1.16:022.25:177:13Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:096.51:455.56:45-0.76:592.05:187:12Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:026.02:235.67:26-0.27:581.85:187:11Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:585.33:025.78:070.59:011.65:197:10Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:014.73:425.78:501.310:081.45:207:09First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:174.14:255.79:382.011:181.25:217:08First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:543.95:115.710:362.75:227:07First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:364.06:025.712:250.911:46 AM3.15:237:05First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:524.36:545.71:250.612:563.45:247:04Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:444.57:455.82:170.41:553.45:257:03Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:244.78:325.93:020.22:443.35:257:02Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:574.79:156.03:410.03:263.25:267:00Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:264.89:566.14:16-0.14:023.05:276:59Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:534.910:356.14:48-0.24:372.85:286:58Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:184.95:18-0.25:122.65:296:56Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:445.15:47-0.15:482.35:306:55Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:105.26:160.16:272.05:316:54Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:355.51:385.46:470.47:121.85:316:52Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:225.12:085.67:190.98:021.55:326:51Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:184.62:425.87:561.58:591.25:336:50Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:304.23:225.98:372.210:070.95:346:48Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:044.04:126.09:312.811:210.65:356:47Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:494.05:136.110:423.25:366:45Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:124.36:206.312:350.212:063.45:376:44Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:104.67:276.51:40-0.31:203.35:376:42Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:554.98:286.72:36-0.62:222.95:386:41Waning Crescent31Sat
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 2:48 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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