Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 17m at 12:41 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:25 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Jan 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:294.711:37 AM5.95:503.26:35-0.57:255:01Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:594.712:145.66:293.17:07-0.37:255:02Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:284.712:525.37:123.07:39-0.17:255:03Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:574.81:344.98:012.98:110.37:255:04Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:274.92:234.48:582.78:450.87:255:05Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:595.13:273.910:032.39:231.47:255:06First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:345.34:563.511:121.910:082.07:255:06First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:135.66:463.412:161.37:255:07First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:565.88:243.71:140.67:255:08Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:446.19:344.112:083.02:06-0.17:255:09Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:356.510:264.51:143.32:55-0.77:245:10Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:276.811:104.72:143.43:42-1.27:245:11Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:207.011:514.93:103.34:29-1.67:245:12Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:137.14:043.05:14-1.77:245:13Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:315.111:05 AM7.14:572.75:58-1.77:235:14Full Moon15Mon
16Tue1:095.311:58 AM6.85:522.46:42-1.47:235:15Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:485.412:526.26:502.17:24-0.87:225:16Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:275.61:505.57:521.88:06-0.17:225:18Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:085.82:554.89:001.58:490.77:225:19Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:506.04:144.110:131.29:371.57:215:20Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:366.05:543.711:280.910:342.37:215:21Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:256.17:413.812:400.57:205:22Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:186.19:034.21:440.17:195:23Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:116.010:004.512:573.22:37-0.17:195:24Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:036.110:444.72:033.43:23-0.37:185:25Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:506.111:214.82:573.34:03-0.47:175:26Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:336.111:534.83:423.24:38-0.57:175:27New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:126.04:223.05:10-0.57:165:28New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:214.810:49 AM5.94:582.85:39-0.47:155:30New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:464.811:25 AM5.85:332.66:06-0.37:145:31New Moon30Tue
31Wed1:094.912:015.56:082.56:33-0.17:145:32Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 4:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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