Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alcatraz Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Alcatraz Island, CA.
Next low tide : 8:38 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 2:39 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414792
Common Questions About Tides

Alcatraz Island, CA Tides - Feb 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:096.49:504.412:453.02:28-0.57:145:32Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:076.610:414.81:553.13:22-1.07:135:33Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:046.911:265.02:573.04:12-1.37:125:34Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:587.03:542.85:00-1.57:115:35Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:075.210:51 AM6.94:482.55:44-1.47:105:36Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:475.311:42 AM6.75:402.26:27-1.27:095:38Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:255.412:336.36:332.07:07-0.87:085:39Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:025.51:245.77:261.87:47-0.27:075:40Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:395.62:185.08:231.68:270.57:065:41Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:175.63:204.49:231.59:081.37:055:42Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:565.54:373.910:291.39:552.07:045:43Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:385.56:193.611:391.110:552.77:035:44Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:255.48:053.812:480.97:025:45Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:175.49:174.112:103.11:480.67:015:46Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:125.510:054.41:233.32:400.36:595:47Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:045.610:424.52:233.33:240.06:585:49Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:515.711:134.63:113.14:02-0.26:575:50Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:355.811:404.73:512.94:36-0.46:565:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:155.94:272.75:08-0.56:555:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:064.810:55 AM5.95:012.55:37-0.56:535:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:324.911:34 AM5.85:352.26:07-0.46:525:54New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:575.012:145.66:111.96:37-0.16:515:55New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:245.212:575.36:511.77:080.26:495:56Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:525.31:454.97:361.47:410.86:485:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:235.52:434.48:261.18:191.46:475:58Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:595.63:594.09:260.89:022.16:455:59First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:415.75:383.810:350.69:592.76:446:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:345.87:243.911:520.311:183.16:436:01First Quarter28Fri
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 5:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated). This places Alcatraz Island, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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