Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 12:13 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 7:55 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:395.52:285.47:440.78:121.56:407:39Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:255.13:005.48:191.28:581.56:407:37Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:154.73:335.48:561.79:481.56:417:36Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:134.34:105.39:382.310:471.46:427:34First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:274.04:555.210:302.711:521.36:437:33First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:583.95:485.211:393.16:447:31First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:254.16:475.312:591.212:573.26:457:30First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:244.37:465.41:590.92:013.26:457:28Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:064.68:415.62:500.62:533.06:467:27Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:404.89:315.83:330.33:362.76:477:25Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:125.010:186.04:120.14:152.46:487:24Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:435.211:056.14:49-0.14:542.06:497:22Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:145.45:25-0.15:341.66:507:21Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:475.66:020.06:171.26:517:19Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:416.01:215.86:400.37:020.86:517:18Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:325.71:576.07:190.77:520.66:527:16Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:295.42:366.18:021.28:470.46:537:14Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:325.03:216.18:491.89:480.36:547:13Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:464.74:126.19:442.410:580.36:557:11Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:114.55:136.010:552.86:567:10Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:354.66:225.912:140.212:183.06:567:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:454.97:335.81:270.11:372.86:577:07Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:395.18:395.92:300.02:422.56:587:05Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:245.39:385.93:23-0.13:372.16:597:03Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:035.510:305.94:090.04:251.87:007:02Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:385.611:195.84:490.15:081.47:017:00New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:105.65:260.45:481.27:026:59New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:045.612:395.66:000.76:261.07:036:57New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:485.31:065.66:331.17:030.87:036:56New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:325.11:335.57:061.57:400.87:046:54Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 10:04 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (63% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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