Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 11:42 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 02m at 6:46 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Dec 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:116.07:574.312:161.21:440.87:064:51Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:546.19:044.41:111.62:340.37:074:51Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:336.210:024.62:021.93:180.07:084:51Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:096.310:524.72:482.23:57-0.37:094:50Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:446.211:374.83:322.54:33-0.47:104:50Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:176.24:132.75:07-0.57:104:50Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:194.810:50 AM6.14:522.85:40-0.57:114:50Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:574.811:24 AM5.95:312.96:13-0.47:124:50Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:344.811:59 AM5.76:113.06:46-0.37:134:50Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:114.812:365.56:523.07:21-0.27:144:50Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:474.81:165.27:393.07:580.17:154:51Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:264.82:024.88:342.98:380.47:154:51Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:064.92:574.49:392.89:230.77:164:51Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:485.14:074.010:492.410:121.17:174:51Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:315.35:313.811:541.911:071.57:174:51Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:145.66:583.812:511.37:184:52Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:575.98:154.112:051.81:420.67:194:52Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:416.39:204.41:012.12:29-0.17:194:52Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:256.610:174.71:552.33:15-0.77:204:53Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:116.911:084.92:482.44:01-1.27:214:53New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:597.111:575.13:402.54:47-1.57:214:54New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:497.14:332.55:33-1.67:224:54New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:445.311:39 AM6.95:272.46:20-1.57:224:55Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:315.412:326.66:242.37:08-1.27:224:55Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:185.51:286.07:262.27:56-0.77:234:56Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:065.62:285.48:342.18:46-0.17:234:57Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:555.73:374.79:491.99:390.67:244:57First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:465.84:574.211:071.610:361.27:244:58First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:375.96:274.012:191.27:244:59First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:286.07:534.01:230.77:244:59Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:156.18:584.212:392.22:160.37:255:00Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 9:14 am — 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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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