Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point San Quentin, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point San Quentin, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 1:54 pm (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:37 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414873
Common Questions About Tides

Point San Quentin, CA Tides - Sep 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:165.05:13-0.85:032.46:397:39Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:515.25:58-0.95:541.96:407:38New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:255.56:40-0.86:451.46:417:36New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:546.52:005.87:21-0.47:371.06:427:35New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:496.22:366.08:010.18:310.76:437:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:475.63:136.18:420.79:270.56:447:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:495.13:536.19:251.410:280.46:457:30Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:014.64:366.010:122.111:340.46:457:28First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:284.35:275.911:122.76:467:27First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:064.36:275.712:470.412:323.16:477:25First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:294.57:345.52:000.41:583.26:487:24First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:264.78:405.53:050.33:093.16:497:22Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:094.99:385.64:000.24:042.86:507:21Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:444.910:285.64:440.14:482.56:507:19Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:145.05:220.15:272.26:517:18Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:395.05:540.26:022.06:527:16Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:015.16:230.36:341.76:537:14Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:315.41:225.26:500.57:071.46:547:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:105.21:435.37:160.87:391.26:557:11Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:515.02:065.47:421.28:141.06:567:10Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:354.82:315.58:101.68:520.86:567:08Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:244.52:595.68:402.19:350.76:577:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:234.23:335.69:142.510:270.66:587:05Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:404.04:165.69:573.011:300.56:597:04Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:164.05:135.511:003.37:007:02Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:454.26:255.512:440.412:353.47:017:00Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:424.57:425.61:580.12:043.27:026:59Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:244.78:545.83:02-0.13:112.87:036:57Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:005.09:596.03:56-0.34:072.27:036:56Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:335.310:596.14:43-0.44:571.67:046:54Waning Crescent30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414873)

Common Questions About Point San Quentin, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Point San Quentin, CA today?

Slack tide in Point San Quentin, CA is approximately 4:45 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 Point San Quentin, CA?

Point San Quentin, 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 Point San Quentin, 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 Point San Quentin, CA?

Tide predictions for Point San Quentin, 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 Point San Quentin, CA?

Tide data for Point San Quentin, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414873. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414873.

What is the moon phase in Point San Quentin, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Point San Quentin, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Point San Quentin, 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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