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 4h 42m 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 - Nov 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:144.611:41 AM6.15:303.16:37-0.66:355:11Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:084.512:206.16:103.37:23-0.66:365:10Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:074.41:065.96:573.58:17-0.56:375:09Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:114.42:025.78:003.69:17-0.46:385:08First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:134.53:115.49:273.510:21-0.26:395:07First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:064.74:325.011:023.211:240.06:405:06First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:505.15:564.812:202.56:415:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:295.47:164.812:210.31:221.76:425:04Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:055.98:304.81:120.62:160.86:435:03Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:406.39:374.91:591.13:050.06:445:02Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:156.610:394.92:441.63:51-0.66:455:02Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:506.711:375.03:282.04:35-1.06:465:01Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:276.84:122.55:19-1.26:475:00Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:335.011:05 AM6.74:582.96:03-1.26:494:59Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:284.911:45 AM6.45:463.26:48-1.06:504:58Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:224.812:276.16:373.47:34-0.76:514:58Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:184.71:135.77:353.58:24-0.36:524:57Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:144.72:035.28:433.59:160.06:534:56Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:074.73:014.810:013.310:100.46:544:56Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:554.74:094.411:163.011:040.76:554:55Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:344.95:264.012:212.56:564:55Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:065.16:453.91:152.06:574:54Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:345.37:583.912:391.42:001.46:584:54Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:015.69:024.01:201.82:400.86:594:53Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:285.89:594.21:592.23:150.37:004:53Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:576.110:514.42:362.53:50-0.27:014:52Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:286.211:404.53:132.84:25-0.67:024:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:026.43:513.15:02-0.97:034:52New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:274.610:40 AM6.54:313.35:42-1.17:044:51New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:144.711:21 AM6.55:143.46:25-1.27:054:51Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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