Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 8:18 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 1:26 am (5.6 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:525.54:503.610:301.39:362.37:135:33Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:365.76:483.611:420.810:382.97:125:34Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:295.98:283.912:510.27:115:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:296.29:324.31:54-0.47:105:37Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:316.510:194.61:143.42:49-0.97:095:38Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:316.811:004.92:213.23:40-1.37:085:39Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:286.911:385.13:192.94:27-1.57:075:40New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:237.04:132.55:11-1.57:065:41New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:155.311:16 AM6.85:062.15:53-1.37:055:42New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:515.512:086.35:591.76:33-0.87:045:43Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:265.61:015.86:531.47:12-0.27:035:44Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:025.81:585.17:501.27:510.67:025:45Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:395.83:024.48:501.18:321.47:015:46Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:175.84:233.99:560.99:192.27:005:48First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:005.76:083.711:080.810:202.86:585:49First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:495.67:533.912:200.66:575:50First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:465.59:024.21:260.46:565:51First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:465.59:494.51:003.42:210.26:555:52Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:435.510:254.62:033.33:060.06:535:53Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:335.710:564.72:523.13:44-0.26:525:54Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:185.711:224.73:322.84:17-0.36:515:55Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:585.811:464.84:082.64:47-0.36:505:56Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:375.74:422.35:14-0.36:485:57Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:094.911:15 AM5.65:162.05:40-0.16:475:58Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:325.011:54 AM5.45:501.86:060.26:465:59Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:555.212:355.16:271.56:340.66:446:00Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:205.41:214.77:081.27:031.16:436:01Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:475.52:164.37:540.97:351.76:416:02Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 4:52 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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