Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point San Quentin, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point San Quentin, CA.
Next low tide : 12:31 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 8:33 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414873
Common Questions About Tides

Point San Quentin, CA Tides - Sep 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:125.81:305.16:480.16:541.86:397:40New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:535.71:545.37:160.37:321.56:407:39New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:365.42:205.57:440.68:121.26:417:37Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:235.12:475.78:141.18:560.96:417:36Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:164.83:185.98:471.69:470.76:427:34Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:194.43:556.09:242.210:460.56:437:33Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:404.14:416.010:082.711:550.46:447:31First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:204.05:416.011:103.16:457:30First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:574.16:536.01:130.212:413.36:467:28First Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:014.48:086.12:28-0.12:133.26:467:27Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:464.79:176.23:31-0.33:252.86:477:25Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:255.010:206.34:24-0.54:232.36:487:23Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:595.311:176.35:10-0.55:151.86:497:22Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:335.55:51-0.36:041.36:507:20Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:106.11:045.76:290.06:510.96:517:19Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:025.81:355.97:050.47:370.66:527:17Full Moon16Sun
17Mon1:545.42:055.97:411.08:220.56:527:16Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:485.02:355.98:171.69:070.46:537:14Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:454.63:075.88:552.29:560.56:547:12Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:514.33:425.69:372.710:500.66:557:11Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:114.14:255.410:293.111:540.76:567:09Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:474.15:205.211:483.46:577:08Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:064.36:285.11:060.81:203.46:587:06Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:564.47:395.02:150.72:313.26:587:05Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:314.68:445.13:120.63:252.96:597:03Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:594.79:395.33:570.44:082.57:007:02Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:234.910:285.34:330.44:462.17:017:00Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:465.111:145.45:050.45:221.77:026:58Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:095.35:350.55:571.27:036:57New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:005.311:475.35:040.75:320.86:045:55New Moon30Sun
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 10:32 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 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 (56% illuminated). This places Point San Quentin, 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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