Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 10:25 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 4:43 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Dec 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:486.94:332.55:35-1.47:064:51Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:525.111:33 AM6.95:212.76:24-1.57:074:51Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:475.112:216.76:142.97:15-1.47:084:51Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:435.11:146.47:143.08:09-1.17:094:50Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:415.12:145.98:243.09:07-0.77:104:50Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:385.23:225.39:462.910:07-0.27:114:50Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:345.44:404.811:112.511:080.37:114:50Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:255.66:054.412:261.97:124:50Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:125.97:274.312:070.71:291.37:134:50Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:536.18:414.41:011.22:230.77:144:51Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:316.29:444.51:511.63:090.27:154:51Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:056.310:404.62:372.13:49-0.27:154:51Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:386.311:294.73:202.44:26-0.47:164:51New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:106.24:012.75:01-0.57:174:51New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:154.810:41 AM6.14:413.05:35-0.67:184:52New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:574.811:13 AM6.05:203.16:09-0.67:184:52New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:364.711:47 AM5.95:593.36:43-0.57:194:52Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:154.712:235.66:393.37:19-0.37:204:53Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:534.71:025.47:243.37:58-0.27:204:53Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:334.71:465.08:183.38:390.17:214:53Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:144.82:374.69:233.29:240.47:214:54First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:564.93:414.210:352.910:130.77:224:54First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:365.15:014.011:442.411:051.17:224:55First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:165.46:293.912:431.87:234:55First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:555.77:524.01:331.17:234:56Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:346.19:034.212:521.92:190.37:234:57Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:146.510:054.61:442.23:05-0.47:244:57Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:576.811:004.82:352.53:50-1.07:244:58Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:427.011:525.03:252.64:36-1.47:244:59Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:297.24:172.75:23-1.77:244:59Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:415.211:19 AM7.15:092.86:13-1.77:255:00Full Moon31Fri
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 7:34 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% 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 (43% 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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