Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alcatraz Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alcatraz Island, CA.
Next low tide : 1:22 pm (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 9:32 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414792
Common Questions About Tides

Alcatraz Island, CA Tides - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:395.011:46 AM5.85:472.26:14-0.27:145:32New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:065.212:265.56:242.06:440.07:135:33Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:355.31:085.27:051.87:160.47:125:34Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:065.51:564.87:511.67:520.87:115:36Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:405.62:544.48:441.38:321.47:105:37Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:205.84:093.99:461.19:191.97:095:38First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:075.95:443.710:570.810:192.47:085:39First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:036.07:213.912:130.47:075:40First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:066.18:364.21:220.07:065:41Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:126.39:324.612:542.82:22-0.47:055:42Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:146.510:184.92:042.73:15-0.87:045:43Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:136.610:595.23:052.34:02-0.97:035:44Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:076.611:375.53:592.04:45-0.97:025:46Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:596.54:511.65:26-0.87:005:47Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:155.711:50 AM6.25:411.36:06-0.46:595:48Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:515.812:405.76:301.06:450.16:585:49Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:275.91:305.37:190.97:230.66:575:50Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:035.82:244.78:100.98:031.26:565:51Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:405.73:254.29:050.98:461.86:545:52Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:215.64:403.910:061.09:382.46:535:53Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:075.46:143.711:141.010:452.86:525:54Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:015.37:453.812:240.96:515:55Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:015.28:484.112:053.01:270.76:495:56Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:025.39:314.31:163.02:190.56:485:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:585.410:044.52:132.83:020.36:475:58Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:475.510:324.62:592.63:390.16:455:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:325.610:594.83:392.34:110.06:446:00Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:145.611:245.04:152.04:420.06:426:01New Moon28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414792)

Common Questions About Alcatraz Island, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Alcatraz Island, CA today?

Slack tide in Alcatraz Island, CA is approximately 11:27 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 Alcatraz Island, CA?

Alcatraz Island, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Alcatraz Island, 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 Alcatraz Island, CA?

Tide predictions for Alcatraz Island, 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 Alcatraz Island, CA?

Tide data for Alcatraz Island, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414792. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414792.

What is the moon phase in Alcatraz Island, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Alcatraz Island, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Alcatraz Island, 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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