Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 5:47 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 30m at 10:57 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Oct 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:134.12:435.28:403.39:500.96:055:53First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:434.13:375.09:573.510:590.96:065:52First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:054.34:444.911:313.66:065:50First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:574.55:555.012:060.812:423.46:075:49First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:334.76:595.11:030.61:333.06:085:47Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:034.87:565.31:510.42:152.66:095:46Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:315.18:485.52:310.22:532.16:105:44Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:585.39:385.63:080.23:301.66:115:43Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:265.610:285.63:440.34:081.06:125:41Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:555.811:195.54:190.54:480.56:135:40Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:266.14:560.95:310.06:145:39Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:135.411:59 AM6.35:341.46:18-0.36:155:37Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:115.212:376.46:151.97:08-0.56:165:36Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:144.91:196.47:012.58:05-0.56:175:34Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:264.72:096.27:552.99:08-0.46:185:33Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:454.63:105.99:073.310:20-0.26:195:31Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:044.74:235.610:393.311:35-0.16:195:30Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:095.05:435.412:073.06:205:29Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:015.26:585.412:420.01:162.56:215:27Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:435.58:055.31:380.02:132.06:225:26Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:205.69:045.32:260.23:011.46:235:25Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:535.89:585.23:070.53:441.06:245:23Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:225.910:475.13:440.84:240.66:255:22New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:495.911:355.04:181.35:010.36:265:21New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:155.94:521.75:360.16:275:20New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:234.811:40 AM5.85:252.26:110.06:285:18New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:104.712:065.75:592.66:470.06:295:17Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:004.512:355.66:343.07:260.16:305:16Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:554.41:095.47:153.38:100.26:315:15Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:584.31:515.28:063.69:020.46:335:14Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:074.32:454.99:223.710:020.56:345:13First Quarter31Thu
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 2:22 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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