Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 15m at 8:18 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:41 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:504.82:254.69:042.99:000.57:255:01Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:255.03:294.110:122.59:421.17:255:02Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:005.34:563.711:222.010:301.77:255:03Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:395.66:413.612:261.37:255:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:205.98:173.81:220.67:255:05Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:046.39:324.212:252.82:14-0.27:255:06Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:526.610:304.51:273.13:04-0.97:255:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:426.911:204.82:263.33:53-1.47:255:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:347.13:223.24:41-1.77:255:09New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:055.010:27 AM7.24:173.15:29-1.87:255:10New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:485.111:20 AM7.15:122.96:16-1.77:255:10New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:305.212:136.76:092.77:01-1.47:245:11Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:125.41:086.27:092.47:46-0.97:245:12Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:535.52:065.58:142.28:30-0.27:245:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:365.63:114.79:251.99:150.67:235:15First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:195.74:314.110:401.610:041.47:235:16First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:035.86:103.711:551.111:002.17:235:17First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:505.97:523.81:020.77:225:18First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:375.99:114.112:042.72:000.37:225:19Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:246.010:084.41:103.12:490.07:215:20Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:096.010:534.62:103.33:31-0.37:215:21Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:526.011:304.73:013.34:09-0.47:205:22Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:336.13:453.34:44-0.57:205:23Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:034.710:12 AM6.14:243.25:15-0.57:195:24Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:324.710:49 AM6.04:593.05:45-0.57:185:25Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:594.711:25 AM5.95:342.96:14-0.57:185:26Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:244.812:025.76:102.76:42-0.37:175:28Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:504.912:395.46:492.57:110.07:165:29Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:175.01:214.97:332.37:410.47:155:30Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:455.22:114.58:242.18:131.07:155:31Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:165.33:174.09:221.78:501.67:145:32Third Quarter31Mon
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 11:59 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 Gibbous (87% 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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