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 3h 40m 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 - Sep 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:045.26:180.46:311.86:397:39New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:365.41:265.36:430.77:051.66:407:38New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:155.11:485.57:081.17:411.46:417:36Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:584.82:135.67:351.68:211.26:427:35Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:474.52:415.68:032.19:071.06:437:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:474.13:155.78:352.610:020.96:437:32Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:073.93:595.79:153.111:090.86:447:30First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:533.84:575.710:143.56:457:29First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:284.16:085.812:240.511:48 AM3.76:467:27First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:244.37:216.01:360.21:193.56:477:26Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:034.68:296.22:36-0.22:283.16:487:24Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:384.99:316.43:28-0.53:252.56:497:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:115.210:296.54:13-0.64:171.96:497:21Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:435.611:266.34:55-0.55:071.36:507:20Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:165.95:35-0.25:570.76:517:18Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:226.112:506.26:140.36:480.26:527:16Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:195.71:256.46:541.07:390.06:537:15Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:195.32:026.47:351.78:32-0.16:547:13Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:244.92:426.38:192.39:300.06:547:12Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:394.53:286.19:112.910:350.26:557:10Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:054.44:225.710:203.411:480.46:567:09Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:334.55:285.511:493.56:577:07Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:414.66:415.31:010.51:133.46:587:06Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:304.87:505.32:050.42:173.16:597:04Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:074.98:495.32:570.43:082.77:007:02Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:375.09:405.33:380.43:502.37:007:01Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:025.110:255.34:120.54:281.97:016:59Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:245.211:085.24:420.65:021.57:026:58New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:455.411:505.15:090.95:351.27:036:56New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:065.55:351.26:070.97:046:55New Moon30Wed
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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