Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 4:35 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:00 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Apr 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:595.39:054.81:072.61:50-0.26:547:32Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:145.39:475.12:182.12:46-0.26:537:33Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:225.310:245.53:171.43:340.06:517:34Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:235.311:005.84:080.84:180.26:507:35Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:215.311:356.04:560.24:590.56:487:36Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:155.25:42-0.25:401.06:477:37Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:096.11:085.06:26-0.56:201.46:467:37Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:446.12:004.87:09-0.67:011.96:447:38Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:186.02:534.67:52-0.67:432.36:437:39Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:545.83:504.38:37-0.48:302.66:417:40Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:335.54:524.29:26-0.29:252.96:407:41Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:185.26:004.110:200.110:363.06:387:42Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:114.87:084.111:200.311:593.06:377:43Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:154.58:024.212:240.56:357:44Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:274.38:434.41:132.71:210.66:347:45Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:384.39:154.62:122.32:110.76:337:46Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:424.39:424.82:591.82:530.86:317:47Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:394.410:095.13:401.43:300.96:307:48Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:314.510:365.44:170.84:051.16:287:48Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:214.611:055.64:520.44:391.46:277:49New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:094.65:27-0.15:141.66:267:50New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:584.66:03-0.55:511.96:257:51New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:096.01:494.66:43-0.86:302.26:237:52New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:466.12:414.57:26-1.07:142.56:227:53Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:276.13:384.58:14-1.18:032.76:217:54Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:146.04:384.49:06-1.09:042.86:197:55Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:085.75:414.510:04-0.810:202.86:187:56First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:135.36:414.611:08-0.511:472.66:177:57First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:285.07:354.912:12-0.26:167:58First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:494.78:235.21:072.11:130.16:157:59First Quarter30Tue
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 8:17 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 93% 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 Waxing Gibbous (93% 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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