Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 6:45 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:53 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Apr 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:415.48:504.812:532.81:36-0.55:556:32Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:525.59:245.11:562.22:25-0.55:536:33Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:565.59:575.52:501.43:09-0.35:526:34Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:565.510:295.83:400.73:500.05:506:35New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:535.311:016.14:270.14:290.55:496:36New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:495.111:346.25:13-0.45:081.15:476:37New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:454.95:58-0.75:471.75:466:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:076.21:434.66:44-0.76:292.25:446:38Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:426.02:454.47:30-0.67:142.75:436:39Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:205.83:554.28:21-0.48:083.15:416:40Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:035.45:144.19:18-0.19:213.35:406:41First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:555.06:294.210:230.210:513.35:386:42First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:004.77:264.311:320.35:376:43First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:144.58:074.412:103.112:330.45:356:44First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:274.48:374.61:112.61:230.45:346:45Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:324.49:024.72:002.22:040.55:336:46Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:294.49:255.02:421.72:390.75:316:47Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:214.59:475.23:191.23:100.95:306:47Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:104.510:105.43:530.73:401.25:296:48Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:584.510:345.64:260.24:101.65:276:49Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:464.511:015.85:00-0.24:412.05:266:50Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:364.45:36-0.65:152.35:256:51Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:294.46:16-0.85:522.75:236:52Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:066.02:274.37:00-0.96:333.05:226:53Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:475.93:314.27:50-0.97:243.25:216:54Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:365.85:404.29:48-0.89:333.36:197:55Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:365.56:454.310:52-0.711:053.26:187:56Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:485.27:404.511:58-0.56:177:57Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:104.98:244.912:382.81:01-0.36:167:58Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:324.79:025.21:522.11:57-0.16:157:59Waning Crescent30Thu
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 10:19 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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