Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 14m at 3:32 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:41 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:135.46:063.612:061.67:255:01First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:565.57:403.61:051.17:255:02First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:405.78:523.912:062.61:560.77:255:03Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:235.89:464.11:052.82:400.37:255:03Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:056.010:294.41:573.03:180.07:255:04Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:466.111:064.52:443.03:54-0.37:255:05Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:276.311:404.73:263.04:27-0.57:255:06Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:076.34:062.95:00-0.77:255:07Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:134.810:48 AM6.34:452.85:33-0.87:255:08Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:455.011:29 AM6.25:262.66:08-0.87:255:09Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:185.112:126.06:112.46:43-0.67:255:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:525.31:005.67:002.27:21-0.37:245:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:295.51:535.17:552.08:010.27:245:12Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:085.72:574.68:571.78:460.97:245:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:515.94:174.110:091.39:371.57:245:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:406.15:543.811:240.910:382.17:235:15Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:346.27:303.912:370.47:235:16Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:326.48:474.31:40-0.27:225:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:306.69:464.61:022.82:36-0.67:225:18Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:266.710:354.92:082.83:26-0.97:225:19Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:196.711:185.13:072.74:11-1.07:215:20New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:086.711:575.34:002.54:53-1.07:215:21New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:556.54:502.35:32-0.97:205:22New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:345.411:41 AM6.15:382.16:09-0.67:195:23New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:095.412:255.76:252.06:44-0.27:195:25Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:425.41:105.27:121.97:190.37:185:26Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:155.41:574.78:011.87:550.97:175:27Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:485.42:514.28:551.78:321.57:175:28Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:235.43:583.79:561.69:142.07:165:29First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:035.45:293.511:041.510:072.57:155:30First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:505.47:153.512:121.27:145:31First Quarter31Tue
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 6:36 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 91% 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 Waxing Gibbous (91% 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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