Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 10:09 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 3:42 pm (5.8 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 - Apr 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:535.24:103.88:460.48:293.05:556:32Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:395.05:243.89:420.59:403.15:536:33Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:364.86:343.910:470.511:103.15:526:34Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:444.77:254.111:510.45:506:35Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:564.78:034.412:242.812:470.35:496:36Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:044.88:354.71:212.31:350.35:476:37Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:074.99:075.12:081.72:180.35:466:37Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:055.09:385.52:521.12:590.45:446:38Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:015.210:115.83:350.43:390.65:436:39New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:575.210:476.24:19-0.24:190.95:416:40New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:525.111:256.45:04-0.85:011.35:406:41New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:495.05:51-1.15:461.75:386:42Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:066.51:474.86:42-1.26:342.15:376:43Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:516.42:504.77:35-1.27:292.45:356:44Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:426.23:584.58:34-0.98:362.65:346:45Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:415.85:084.59:38-0.69:582.75:336:46First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:485.36:144.710:47-0.311:252.55:316:47First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:044.97:114.911:540.05:306:47First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:224.77:585.112:412.012:530.25:296:48Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:364.68:375.31:431.51:440.55:276:49Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:404.69:125.52:351.02:280.85:266:50Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:374.69:435.63:190.53:081.15:256:51Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:284.510:115.63:590.23:441.45:236:52Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:154.510:385.74:34-0.14:181.85:226:53Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:594.511:055.75:08-0.34:522.15:216:54Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:424.45:41-0.45:262.45:196:55Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:254.36:15-0.46:002.65:186:56Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:045.52:084.26:50-0.46:372.85:176:57Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:385.42:554.17:29-0.37:182.95:166:58Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:175.23:464.18:11-0.28:103.15:156:59Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 6:55 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 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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