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 : 11:41 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 7:51 am (3.9 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 - Oct 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:284.86:435.112:540.51:183.26:055:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:044.97:425.21:470.42:082.86:055:52Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:335.08:345.32:290.42:482.46:065:51Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:575.19:195.33:050.43:252.06:075:49Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:195.210:025.23:360.63:581.66:085:48Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:405.410:455.14:040.84:301.26:095:46Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:025.511:285.04:311.15:020.96:105:45Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:245.74:581.55:350.56:115:43Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:134.811:49 AM5.85:271.96:110.36:125:42Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:024.712:175.95:582.36:510.16:135:40Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:584.512:495.96:322.87:370.06:145:39Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:034.31:295.97:123.28:320.06:155:37Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:224.22:205.78:053.59:370.06:165:36Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:474.33:265.69:263.710:510.06:165:34Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:554.54:465.411:083.66:175:33Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:434.86:085.412:03-0.112:303.16:185:32Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:225.17:225.51:04-0.21:332.46:195:30Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:575.48:295.61:55-0.12:261.76:205:29Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:305.89:305.62:400.13:150.96:215:28Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:026.110:295.53:220.44:020.26:225:26New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:356.411:275.34:020.94:48-0.36:235:25New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:086.54:421.55:34-0.66:245:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:255.111:41 AM6.55:222.16:19-0.76:255:22Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:234.912:176.36:052.67:06-0.66:265:21Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:254.812:556.16:523.17:55-0.46:275:20Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:334.61:385.77:483.58:50-0.16:285:19Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:464.62:295.39:023.79:510.26:295:17First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:584.63:334.910:333.610:570.46:305:16First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:554.74:474.711:533.411:590.56:315:15First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:384.86:024.512:542.96:325:14First Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:104.97:094.512:520.61:432.46:335:13Waxing 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 9:46 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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