Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 9:11 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:23 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Jan 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:006.18:554.112:202.42:000.37:255:01Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:476.49:524.41:192.62:46-0.37:255:02Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:356.710:414.82:152.63:31-0.97:255:02Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:246.911:275.03:082.64:16-1.37:255:03Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:147.04:002.55:01-1.57:255:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:115.311:04 AM7.04:532.35:46-1.57:255:05Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:545.511:56 AM6.75:472.26:30-1.37:255:06Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:375.612:506.36:442.07:16-0.97:255:07Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:215.81:465.77:451.88:02-0.37:255:08Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:075.92:495.08:521.68:510.47:255:09Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:556.04:034.410:061.49:441.17:255:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:466.05:304.011:221.110:451.77:255:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:396.17:043.912:330.87:245:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:336.18:254.11:360.47:245:13Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:246.19:284.412:572.62:290.17:245:14Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:126.210:174.61:572.73:14-0.27:245:15Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:566.210:594.82:492.83:53-0.37:235:16Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:366.111:354.83:352.84:28-0.47:235:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:146.14:162.75:00-0.47:225:18New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:064.910:50 AM5.94:542.65:31-0.37:225:19New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:354.911:26 AM5.85:302.56:00-0.27:215:20New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:025.012:025.56:062.46:290.07:215:21Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:305.112:395.36:442.36:590.27:205:22Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:595.11:194.97:252.27:310.67:205:23Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:305.22:064.58:112.08:051.07:195:24Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:045.33:034.19:061.98:451.57:185:26First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:445.54:213.710:101.69:332.07:185:27First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:315.65:583.611:201.210:342.47:175:28First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:245.87:313.812:280.77:165:29First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:216.08:414.11:290.27:165:30Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:196.39:344.512:562.82:22-0.47:155:31Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 12:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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