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 4h 41m at 4:35 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:00 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Aug 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:274.85:20-0.25:062.86:138:19Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:564.95:52-0.25:442.66:148:18Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:224.96:22-0.16:202.56:148:17Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:195.81:475.06:500.16:562.36:158:16Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:565.52:125.27:180.37:342.26:168:14Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:355.22:385.37:460.68:142.06:178:13Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:174.93:085.58:161.09:001.86:188:12Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:054.53:405.68:491.59:521.66:198:11Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:064.14:195.79:272.010:541.46:208:10Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:263.85:055.810:132.56:208:09Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:053.76:006.012:041.111:15 AM2.96:218:08Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:353.97:016.21:140.612:303.16:228:07Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:404.28:036.42:170.21:443.16:238:05Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:284.69:046.73:12-0.32:492.96:248:04Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:104.910:016.84:01-0.73:472.56:258:03Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:485.210:576.94:47-0.94:412.16:268:02New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:265.55:31-0.85:341.66:268:00New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:045.86:13-0.66:271.26:277:59New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:466.41:426.16:55-0.27:210.96:287:58Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:415.92:216.27:360.38:170.76:297:56Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:405.43:016.38:191.09:160.76:307:55Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:434.93:456.29:051.710:200.76:317:54First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:574.44:346.19:582.311:300.76:327:52First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:254.25:305.911:042.86:327:51First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:564.26:315.812:420.712:233.16:337:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:084.47:345.71:500.61:373.16:347:48Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:004.68:325.72:470.42:383.06:357:47Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:404.89:235.83:340.33:292.86:367:45Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:134.910:085.84:130.34:112.56:377:44Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:415.010:495.84:470.34:492.26:387:42Full Moon30Fri
31Sat12:065.15:180.35:242.06:387:41Full Moon31Sat
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 87% 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 (87% 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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