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 5h 16m 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 - Apr 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:225.05:44-0.15:441.35:556:32New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:066.01:134.96:26-0.46:231.65:536:33Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:426.12:094.67:13-0.67:062.05:526:33Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:246.13:114.48:04-0.67:562.35:506:34Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:125.94:204.39:02-0.58:582.65:496:35Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:095.75:354.310:08-0.410:182.75:476:36First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:175.46:444.511:19-0.211:472.55:466:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:345.27:414.812:28-0.15:446:38First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:525.18:295.11:042.11:280.05:436:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:035.09:105.42:071.52:200.15:416:40Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:075.19:475.73:011.03:060.35:406:41Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:045.010:225.83:490.43:480.65:386:42Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:575.010:555.94:330.04:281.05:376:43Full Moon13Wed
14Thu11:484.911:275.95:13-0.25:061.45:366:43Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:364.85:53-0.45:441.85:346:44Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:234.66:31-0.46:232.15:336:45Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:305.72:114.47:10-0.47:022.45:316:46Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:035.53:024.27:50-0.27:462.75:306:47Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:405.33:574.18:340.08:382.95:296:48Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:235.04:574.09:240.29:453.05:276:49Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:154.75:574.110:200.411:062.95:266:50Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:174.46:494.211:190.55:256:51Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:294.27:314.412:202.612:160.65:236:52Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:414.28:054.71:182.21:070.75:226:53Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:484.28:375.02:061.71:520.85:216:54Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:494.49:095.32:471.12:330.95:196:54Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:444.59:415.73:250.53:131.15:186:55Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:384.710:146.04:040.03:531.45:176:56New Moon28Thu
29Fri11:304.810:516.24:44-0.64:331.75:166:57New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:234.85:26-1.05:161.95:156:58New Moon30Sat
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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