Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 7:43 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:33 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Apr 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:095.612:255.45:570.46:070.56:557:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:435.81:165.36:40-0.16:470.86:537:33Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:196.02:105.17:26-0.37:291.26:527:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:586.03:094.88:16-0.58:151.76:507:35Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:416.04:154.69:11-0.59:092.16:497:35Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:325.85:294.410:13-0.410:172.56:477:36Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:325.66:484.411:22-0.311:422.66:467:37Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:425.37:584.612:35-0.26:447:38Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:585.28:564.91:082.41:42-0.16:437:39Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:115.19:435.22:192.12:40-0.16:427:40Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:165.110:245.43:171.63:300.06:407:41Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:145.111:005.54:071.14:140.26:397:42Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:075.111:335.64:520.74:530.56:377:43New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:555.05:320.45:310.86:367:44New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:035.612:424.96:100.26:061.16:347:45New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:325.61:274.76:460.06:421.56:337:45New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:005.52:124.67:210.07:171.96:327:46Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:285.42:584.47:580.07:552.26:307:47Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:595.33:484.28:360.08:372.66:297:48Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:355.14:444.19:200.29:272.86:277:49Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:164.95:474.010:090.310:343.06:267:50First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:074.76:524.111:060.411:542.96:257:51First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:104.57:484.312:080.56:247:52First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:214.48:324.51:072.71:070.56:227:53First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:324.49:094.82:042.32:000.46:217:54Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:384.59:435.12:521.82:470.46:207:55Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:374.710:165.43:341.23:300.56:187:56Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:344.810:505.74:150.64:110.76:177:56Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:285.011:256.04:560.04:530.96:167:57Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:225.05:39-0.65:361.26:157:58Full Moon30Thu
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 11:08 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 12% 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 (12% 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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