Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 10:30 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 16m at 6:01 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:474.16:546.71:16-0.112:243.35:137:19Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:464.57:566.92:16-0.61:373.35:137:18Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:324.88:547.03:10-1.02:403.15:147:17Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:145.09:507.03:59-1.23:382.85:157:16Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:525.210:436.94:45-1.24:332.55:167:15Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:295.45:27-1.15:262.25:177:13Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:055.56:07-0.76:191.95:187:12Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:256.01:395.76:46-0.27:131.75:197:11Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:185.42:145.77:230.48:091.55:197:10Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:144.82:485.88:011.29:091.45:207:09Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:204.33:255.78:421.910:141.35:217:08Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:443.94:075.79:292.611:231.15:227:07Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:313.84:555.610:323.15:237:05Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:064.05:515.612:310.911:49 AM3.55:247:04Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:084.36:485.71:310.71:013.55:257:03Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:504.57:425.82:220.41:583.45:257:02Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:234.68:316.03:050.22:443.25:267:00Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:524.79:156.13:410.03:243.05:276:59Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:184.89:566.14:14-0.24:002.75:286:58New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:434.910:376.04:44-0.24:362.55:296:56New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:085.15:12-0.25:132.25:306:55New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:335.35:400.05:531.85:316:54New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:015.612:595.56:100.46:361.55:316:52Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:485.31:285.86:410.97:231.25:326:51Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:424.82:005.97:151.58:170.95:336:50Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:474.42:386.17:532.19:190.75:346:48First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:114.03:256.18:392.710:310.55:356:47First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:543.94:246.29:423.211:480.25:366:45First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:314.15:346.211:093.55:376:44First Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:364.56:466.31:00-0.112:373.45:376:42Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:234.87:526.52:02-0.41:473.15:386:41Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:15 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 47% 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 (47% 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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