Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 54m at 9:46 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:34 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Mar 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:015.712:515.76:361.06:530.06:416:03Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:385.81:465.17:280.87:330.76:406:04Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:155.72:474.68:240.78:161.56:386:05Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:545.64:004.19:240.79:062.26:376:05Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:375.55:333.910:310.710:092.76:356:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:285.37:134.011:420.611:313.16:346:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:265.28:264.212:500.56:326:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:305.19:164.412:493.11:480.36:316:09Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:295.29:534.61:513.02:360.16:306:10Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:215.310:244.72:402.83:160.06:286:11Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:075.410:504.83:202.53:51-0.16:276:12Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:495.511:154.83:562.24:22-0.16:256:13New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:295.511:395.04:291.94:520.06:246:14New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:095.45:021.65:200.16:226:15New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:035.111:49 AM5.25:351.35:490.46:216:16New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:285.312:325.06:111.06:190.76:196:17Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:555.41:194.76:500.76:511.26:186:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:255.52:144.47:340.57:271.76:166:19Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:595.63:224.18:260.48:102.36:156:20Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:405.64:483.99:270.29:062.86:136:21First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:325.56:244.010:390.110:253.16:126:22First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:385.57:424.211:55-0.111:573.16:106:23First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:545.68:374.61:05-0.46:086:24Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:075.79:204.91:142.82:04-0.66:076:25Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:145.89:585.22:152.32:55-0.76:056:25Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:145.910:345.43:091.73:40-0.76:046:26Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:105.911:095.63:581.14:22-0.56:026:27Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:045.711:435.84:460.65:02-0.16:016:28Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:565.55:320.35:410.45:596:29Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:165.912:495.16:180.06:201.05:586:30Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:495.81:444.77:04-0.16:591.65:566:31Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 12:40 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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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