Tides Today & Tomorrow in Alcatraz Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Alcatraz Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 58m at 6:05 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:03 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414792
Common Questions About Tides

Alcatraz Island, CA Tides - Mar 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:435.94:234.09:340.49:022.66:406:03First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:255.76:023.810:410.510:063.16:396:04First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:175.47:424.011:560.511:353.46:376:05First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:205.28:474.21:080.46:366:06First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:295.29:314.412:593.32:070.36:356:07Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:335.210:054.52:023.12:550.16:336:08Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:285.310:324.62:512.83:330.06:326:09Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:155.410:564.73:322.44:050.06:306:10Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:575.411:184.94:082.14:340.06:296:11Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:385.311:395.14:421.75:000.26:276:12Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:195.25:161.45:260.46:266:13Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:025.312:015.05:491.05:520.86:246:14Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:255.412:454.86:250.76:201.26:236:15Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:505.61:344.57:040.46:501.76:216:16Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:185.72:314.27:480.27:242.26:206:16Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:515.83:423.98:390.18:032.76:186:17Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:335.85:133.79:410.08:573.16:176:18Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:285.76:513.910:540.010:213.46:156:19Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:395.68:014.112:12-0.26:146:20Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:595.68:484.512:043.31:20-0.46:126:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:155.79:264.81:252.92:17-0.66:116:22Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:245.810:005.12:282.23:05-0.66:096:23Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:255.810:335.53:221.63:48-0.56:086:24Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:225.711:055.84:110.94:28-0.26:066:25New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:175.511:376.04:590.35:060.36:046:26New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:125.25:45-0.15:440.96:036:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:096.11:064.96:30-0.36:221.56:016:28Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:416.12:034.67:16-0.47:022.16:006:28Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:155.93:064.38:03-0.37:452.65:586:29Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:515.74:184.18:54-0.18:373.05:576:30Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:345.45:434.09:530.29:483.35:556:31First Quarter31Mon
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 9:34 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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