Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 7:41 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 2:45 pm (5.3 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 - Jul 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:566.53:234.97:55-1.47:483.05:518:35Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:476.34:065.18:41-1.28:502.95:528:35Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:425.84:505.39:28-0.810:012.65:528:35Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:445.35:355.510:17-0.211:182.15:538:35First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:584.66:205.811:080.45:538:35First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:244.27:066.112:351.512:021.15:548:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:584.07:516.41:440.912:591.75:548:34Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:264.18:376.62:450.21:582.35:558:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:384.39:226.73:39-0.32:552.75:568:34Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:384.610:066.74:27-0.73:503.05:568:33Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:294.85:12-0.94:423.15:578:33Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:154.95:54-0.95:313.25:588:32Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:564.96:33-0.96:183.25:588:32Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:136.32:344.97:11-0.87:033.15:598:31Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:536.03:094.97:48-0.67:483.06:008:31Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:335.73:424.98:23-0.38:362.96:008:30Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:145.34:144.98:590.09:282.86:018:30Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:584.84:465.09:340.510:282.66:028:29Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:504.35:205.110:121.011:332.36:038:29Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:563.95:565.310:531.56:038:28Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:233.66:355.512:381.911:40 AM2.16:048:27Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:033.67:165.71:381.412:342.66:058:27Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:303.88:016.02:300.91:332.96:068:26Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:354.18:476.23:170.42:303.26:078:25Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:254.49:346.54:00-0.23:233.36:078:24Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:084.64:43-0.64:123.26:088:23Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:474.85:26-1.05:013.16:098:23New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:265.06:09-1.25:502.96:108:22New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:045.26:51-1.36:422.66:118:21New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:506.72:425.37:34-1.17:362.36:128:20Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:436.43:215.58:17-0.78:362.06:128:19Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 5:13 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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