Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 7:41 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:41 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:184.46:25-0.26:072.16:138:00New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:225.72:074.47:00-0.56:412.56:128:01New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:525.82:594.37:38-0.77:182.86:108:02Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:265.83:574.28:21-0.88:023.16:098:03Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:075.75:014.29:11-0.78:583.36:088:04Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:565.56:084.310:08-0.710:143.46:078:05First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:585.27:084.511:11-0.511:453.26:068:05First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:124.97:574.712:17-0.46:058:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:354.88:395.11:072.61:17-0.36:048:07First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:554.79:165.42:121.92:120.06:038:08Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:104.79:525.83:081.13:010.36:028:09Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:184.710:276.13:590.33:460.76:018:10Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:214.811:036.44:47-0.44:311.26:008:11Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:214.85:33-0.95:151.76:008:12Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:194.86:18-1.36:002.25:598:13Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:166.52:174.77:03-1.46:462.65:588:13Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:546.33:144.77:48-1.37:373.05:578:14Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:356.04:124.68:35-1.08:343.25:568:15Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:185.65:124.59:25-0.79:423.35:568:16Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:075.16:114.510:18-0.411:013.25:558:17Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:044.77:044.611:140.05:548:18Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:104.37:494.712:193.012:100.35:548:18Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:254.08:244.81:262.61:030.65:538:19Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:413.98:535.02:212.11:500.85:528:20Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:513.89:205.33:071.52:321.25:528:21Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:543.99:465.53:471.03:101.55:518:22Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:504.010:135.74:230.53:461.95:518:22Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:434.210:415.94:560.04:222.25:508:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:334.35:30-0.44:592.55:508:24New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:214.46:05-0.85:372.85:498:24New Moon30Wed
31Thu2:104.56:43-1.06:183.05:498:25New Moon31Thu
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 10:41 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 maximum.

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 (8% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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