Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 01m at 7:17 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:15 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Dec 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:414.612:396.16:403.57:45-0.87:064:51Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:334.71:305.87:393.58:37-0.77:074:51Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:264.82:315.48:533.49:33-0.47:084:51Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:164.93:455.010:203.110:320.07:094:50Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:035.25:094.611:412.511:290.47:104:50Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:455.66:384.412:501.77:114:50Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:246.08:004.412:240.91:480.87:114:50Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:036.49:144.51:171.42:390.07:124:50Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:416.710:204.72:061.93:27-0.67:134:50Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:206.911:184.92:552.34:12-1.17:144:51New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:006.93:442.74:56-1.37:154:51New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:135.010:40 AM6.84:323.05:39-1.37:154:51New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:045.011:21 AM6.65:213.26:22-1.27:164:51New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:535.012:046.36:123.37:06-1.07:174:51Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:414.912:475.97:053.47:49-0.67:184:52Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:284.91:335.48:043.48:34-0.27:184:52Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:144.82:234.99:113.39:200.27:194:52Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:574.83:224.410:253.010:080.67:204:53First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:374.94:344.011:362.610:571.17:204:53First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:135.16:003.712:382.17:214:53First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:465.37:273.61:301.57:214:54First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:185.68:433.812:342.02:141.07:224:54Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:515.89:454.11:202.42:520.47:224:55Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:246.110:374.32:052.73:29-0.17:234:55Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:006.311:244.52:483.04:04-0.57:234:56Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:376.43:303.24:41-0.87:234:57Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:084.710:17 AM6.64:123.35:20-1.17:244:57Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:504.811:00 AM6.64:563.36:01-1.27:244:58Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:324.911:45 AM6.55:423.26:44-1.37:244:59Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:144.912:336.36:343.17:29-1.17:254:59Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:565.01:265.97:333.08:14-0.87:255:00Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 10:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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