Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 29m at 9:46 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:34 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - May 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:385.15:144.19:31-0.19:383.16:138:00Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:244.96:174.210:240.010:533.26:118:01First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:224.77:144.311:230.16:108:02First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:324.58:024.612:163.012:250.16:098:03First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:484.58:424.91:242.51:230.16:088:04First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:024.59:195.22:201.92:160.26:078:05Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:114.79:555.63:091.23:040.36:068:06Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:154.810:316.03:550.53:500.66:058:07Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:155.011:086.34:42-0.24:350.96:048:08Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:145.05:28-0.95:211.36:038:08Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:135.16:16-1.36:081.76:028:09Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:296.62:115.07:05-1.56:582.16:018:10Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:146.53:115.07:56-1.57:532.46:008:11Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:026.34:124.98:50-1.48:562.76:008:12Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:555.95:164.99:47-1.010:112.85:598:13Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:545.46:194.910:47-0.611:352.75:588:14Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:024.97:185.011:50-0.25:578:15Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:184.58:095.212:552.412:500.15:568:15Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:354.28:525.42:021.91:450.55:568:16Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:474.29:285.52:571.42:340.85:558:17Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:514.210:005.63:440.93:181.25:548:18Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:464.210:285.74:250.53:571.55:548:19Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:374.310:555.75:010.24:341.85:538:20Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:234.35:34-0.15:092.25:528:20New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:074.46:06-0.35:442.45:528:21New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:494.46:38-0.56:192.75:518:22New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:215.72:314.47:10-0.56:562.95:518:23New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:545.73:144.47:45-0.67:363.05:508:23Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:305.54:004.48:23-0.68:223.15:508:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:105.34:474.59:05-0.59:183.25:508:25Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:575.15:364.69:52-0.310:263.15:498:25Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:40 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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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