Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point San Quentin, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point San Quentin, CA.
Next low tide : 1:54 pm (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 10:00 am (4.1 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 - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:535.63:284.17:58-0.67:322.95:137:00Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:305.54:294.08:44-0.68:203.15:127:01Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:145.45:364.19:38-0.59:273.25:117:02Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:105.26:374.210:39-0.410:573.15:107:03First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:194.97:264.411:43-0.45:097:03First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:394.78:064.712:252.812:44-0.35:087:04First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:014.68:415.11:352.11:39-0.15:067:05Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:194.69:155.52:331.42:280.25:057:06Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:314.69:495.93:250.53:140.65:047:07Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:374.710:236.34:14-0.23:581.15:037:08Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:404.710:596.55:01-0.94:421.55:027:09Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:414.75:48-1.35:272.05:027:10Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:404.76:35-1.56:152.45:017:11Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:186.52:394.77:23-1.47:062.75:007:12Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:016.23:394.68:12-1.28:033.04:597:12Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:485.84:404.59:04-0.99:113.14:587:13Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:395.45:414.59:59-0.610:313.04:577:14Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:374.96:374.610:57-0.211:532.84:567:15Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:444.47:244.711:550.14:567:16Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:594.08:024.81:042.412:480.44:557:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:163.88:325.02:031.91:350.74:547:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:293.88:595.22:521.42:171.14:547:18Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:343.89:235.43:330.92:551.44:537:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:313.99:485.64:100.43:311.84:527:20Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:244.010:155.84:440.04:062.24:527:21Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:144.25:17-0.34:412.54:517:22New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:014.35:50-0.65:172.84:517:22New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:484.36:25-0.85:553.04:507:23New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:354.47:03-0.96:363.14:507:24Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:305.93:234.47:45-1.07:233.24:497:24Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:135.84:124.48:31-1.08:193.24:497:25Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 11:57 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 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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