Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:13 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 6:07 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Jul 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:004.09:126.03:240.52:412.25:518:35Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:014.29:486.14:080.13:282.65:518:35Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:524.410:226.14:47-0.14:122.95:528:35Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:364.55:23-0.34:543.05:528:35Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:164.65:57-0.45:333.15:538:35Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:524.66:30-0.56:113.25:548:35Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:066.02:264.77:02-0.56:493.25:548:34Full Moon7Wed
8Thu12:425.92:594.77:35-0.57:283.15:558:34Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:205.73:334.88:10-0.48:123.15:558:34Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:005.44:084.98:46-0.39:023.05:568:33Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:445.14:455.09:240.010:012.75:578:33Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:374.75:235.210:060.411:082.45:578:33Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:434.36:045.510:530.95:588:32Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:074.06:465.812:181.911:45 AM1.45:598:32Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:413.97:326.11:231.212:421.95:598:31Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:084.08:196.52:220.51:422.36:008:31Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:204.39:086.83:16-0.22:412.66:018:30Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:204.79:597.14:08-0.83:392.76:028:30Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:134.94:58-1.24:352.76:028:29New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:015.15:46-1.55:302.76:038:28New Moon20Tue
21Wed1:475.36:34-1.56:252.66:048:28New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:347.02:315.47:21-1.37:222.46:058:27Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:276.63:155.58:07-1.08:222.36:058:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:206.03:595.68:53-0.59:252.16:068:25Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:175.44:445.69:390.110:342.06:078:25Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:214.75:295.710:270.811:451.76:088:24First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:374.26:155.711:191.56:098:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:073.97:025.812:551.412:172.16:098:22First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:393.97:485.81:591.01:182.66:108:21Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:534.28:325.92:530.72:172.96:118:20Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:504.49:156.03:400.33:103.06:128:19Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 9:40 pm — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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