Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 3:50 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 11:54 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:354.84:414.711:393.211:490.56:355:11Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:194.95:574.512:442.76:365:09Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:535.17:084.412:410.71:362.26:375:08Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:215.28:114.41:241.02:201.66:395:07Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:455.49:074.42:021.32:581.16:405:06Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:085.69:594.42:361.63:330.66:415:05Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:315.810:474.53:072.04:050.26:425:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:566.011:354.53:382.34:37-0.16:435:04New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:236.14:102.75:11-0.46:445:03New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:224.610:53 AM6.14:433.05:46-0.66:455:02New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:114.611:27 AM6.25:193.26:26-0.76:465:01Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:024.512:066.15:593.47:11-0.76:475:00Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:574.512:515.96:463.68:01-0.66:484:59Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:544.51:445.77:463.68:57-0.56:494:59Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:514.62:495.39:073.59:57-0.36:504:58First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:414.84:064.910:403.210:570.06:514:57First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:255.15:324.712:002.56:524:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:055.56:564.51:051.76:534:56Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:415.98:154.612:460.82:000.86:554:55Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:176.39:254.71:351.32:50-0.16:564:55Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:546.710:294.82:221.83:37-0.76:574:54Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:316.911:294.93:092.24:22-1.16:584:54Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:106.93:552.75:07-1.36:594:53Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:245.010:50 AM6.84:433.05:51-1.37:004:53Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:185.011:32 AM6.65:333.26:37-1.27:014:52Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:104.912:166.26:253.47:23-0.97:024:52Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:034.81:015.87:223.48:10-0.57:034:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:554.81:515.38:273.48:59-0.17:044:51Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:454.82:464.89:413.39:500.37:054:51Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:314.83:514.310:573.010:410.77:064:51Third Quarter30Wed
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 1:52 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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