Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 10:09 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:32 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Sep 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:245.611:156.14:39-0.24:521.25:396:39Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:576.05:160.15:400.75:406:38Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:085.912:326.25:550.66:310.45:416:36Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:055.51:106.46:351.27:260.25:426:35Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:085.01:536.57:191.88:260.15:436:33Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:194.62:426.48:102.49:340.25:446:32Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:424.43:406.29:132.810:500.25:446:30Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:114.44:486.110:343.15:456:28Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:274.66:005.912:060.212:013.15:466:27Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:244.97:095.91:130.11:132.85:476:25Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:095.18:105.92:080.12:122.45:486:24Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:485.39:045.82:530.13:012.15:496:22Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:215.49:525.73:320.23:451.75:506:21New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:505.510:375.54:060.44:241.45:506:19New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:165.511:195.34:370.75:011.25:516:18New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:415.65:071.15:371.05:526:16New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:015.112:055.65:361.56:120.85:536:15Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:444.812:305.66:061.96:480.85:546:13Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:294.612:585.66:362.37:270.85:556:11Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:194.31:315.57:092.78:120.85:566:10Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:194.12:115.47:473.19:060.95:566:08Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:354.03:015.38:393.310:100.95:576:07First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:004.04:035.29:593.511:200.85:586:05First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:074.25:135.211:303.45:596:04First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:524.46:225.312:230.612:393.16:006:02Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:274.77:265.51:160.41:332.66:016:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:595.18:255.72:010.22:202.06:025:59Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:305.49:225.82:430.23:051.36:025:57Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:025.810:185.83:230.33:500.66:035:56Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:356.211:145.74:020.64:370.06:045:54Full Moon30Wed
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 1:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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