Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alcatraz Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alcatraz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 10:48 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:17 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414792
Common Questions About Tides

Alcatraz Island, CA Tides - Apr 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:514.88:414.81:122.41:370.45:546:32Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:554.89:204.92:102.02:260.45:526:33Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:514.89:525.02:581.73:070.55:516:34Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:394.910:205.13:391.33:430.65:496:35Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:234.810:455.24:161.04:160.85:486:36New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:044.811:105.34:490.74:471.05:466:37New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:454.711:365.45:210.55:171.35:456:38New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:254.65:520.35:471.55:446:38New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:035.51:074.56:240.16:191.85:426:39New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:335.51:524.46:590.06:532.15:416:40Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:055.52:424.27:390.07:322.45:396:41Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:435.43:394.18:240.08:202.65:386:42Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:275.24:444.19:170.09:232.85:366:43First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:225.15:524.210:180.010:422.85:356:44First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:294.96:524.411:240.15:336:45First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:454.87:434.712:032.512:280.05:326:46First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:014.98:265.11:122.01:260.05:316:47Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:125.09:075.52:101.32:180.15:296:48Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:165.29:465.93:020.63:070.35:286:48Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:165.210:256.23:510.03:530.55:276:49Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:145.311:056.44:39-0.64:390.95:256:50Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:105.25:27-1.05:251.25:246:51Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:055.16:15-1.16:121.65:236:52Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:286.32:024.97:03-1.17:032.05:216:53Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:126.13:014.87:54-0.97:592.35:206:54Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:005.74:034.68:47-0.69:052.65:196:55Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:525.35:074.69:44-0.310:222.65:186:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:524.86:114.610:450.111:412.55:166:57Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:004.47:064.711:470.45:156:58Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:144.27:514.912:502.212:440.65:146:59Third Quarter30Tue
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 2:02 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 Alcatraz Island, CA?

Alcatraz Island, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Alcatraz Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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