Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 6:43 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 2:05 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Jun 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:024.08:445.62:191.51:460.95:498:25Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:193.99:165.83:120.92:311.45:488:26Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:264.09:465.93:580.43:141.95:488:27Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:264.110:145.94:37-0.13:542.45:488:27Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:184.25:13-0.34:332.85:488:28New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:064.35:47-0.55:123.15:478:29New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:494.46:19-0.75:503.35:478:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:304.46:53-0.76:283.45:478:30New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:195.83:104.47:28-0.77:073.45:478:30Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:565.73:504.48:04-0.77:513.45:478:31Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:355.54:304.48:43-0.68:413.45:478:31Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:185.35:104.59:24-0.59:423.35:478:32Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:075.05:494.710:08-0.310:533.05:478:32First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:064.66:264.910:540.15:478:33First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:184.27:025.312:062.511:43 AM0.55:478:33First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:443.97:385.61:111.912:331.05:478:33First Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:153.88:156.12:081.01:241.65:478:34Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:404.08:556.53:000.22:172.15:478:34Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:524.39:376.83:50-0.63:092.55:478:34Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:564.510:247.04:39-1.34:032.95:478:34Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:534.75:29-1.74:573.05:478:35Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:454.96:19-1.95:533.15:488:35Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:047.12:355.07:09-1.96:513.15:488:35Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:576.83:245.07:59-1.77:533.05:488:35Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:516.44:115.18:48-1.39:012.95:498:35Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:475.84:585.29:37-0.810:142.65:498:35Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:475.15:435.310:25-0.211:302.35:498:35Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:564.46:275.511:140.55:508:35Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:173.97:085.612:441.812:041.25:508:35Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:493.77:475.81:491.312:551.85:518:35Third Quarter30Mon
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 4:24 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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