Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 9:46 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 4:04 pm (5.6 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 - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:225.72:454.47:51-0.17:422.25:556:32Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:585.53:554.18:430.18:342.75:536:33Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:385.25:194.09:400.29:443.15:526:34Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:284.96:454.110:460.411:133.25:506:35Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:314.77:494.311:550.45:496:35Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:434.68:324.412:323.112:560.45:476:36Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:514.69:054.61:312.81:470.35:466:37Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:514.79:334.72:182.42:300.25:446:38Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:434.89:574.92:582.03:060.25:436:39Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:304.910:215.03:331.63:380.35:416:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:154.910:465.34:061.14:090.55:406:41New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:004.911:115.54:390.74:400.85:396:42New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:464.811:395.65:140.35:121.15:376:43New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:354.75:51-0.15:461.55:366:44New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:085.81:284.66:31-0.46:232.05:346:45Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:425.82:284.47:17-0.67:052.45:336:46Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:215.83:374.28:09-0.67:562.85:316:46Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:085.74:544.29:09-0.69:043.15:306:47First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:075.56:104.310:17-0.510:353.15:296:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:195.27:134.611:30-0.45:276:49First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:405.18:024.912:042.812:37-0.45:266:50First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:595.18:435.21:152.31:34-0.35:256:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:095.19:205.52:131.62:24-0.25:236:52Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:125.110:545.74:040.94:080.16:227:53Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:105.111:285.94:510.34:490.56:217:54Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:065.05:36-0.25:291.06:207:55Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:006.012:594.86:18-0.56:081.56:187:56Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:316.01:534.76:59-0.76:482.06:177:57Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:035.92:474.57:40-0.77:292.46:167:57Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:355.73:434.48:23-0.68:152.86:157:58Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 6:55 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 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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