Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point San Quentin, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point San Quentin, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 36m at 10:59 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:14 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414873
Common Questions About Tides

Point San Quentin, CA Tides - Apr 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:185.15:553.910:270.310:372.85:546:32Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:124.87:094.011:310.55:526:33Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:174.68:054.112:012.812:360.65:516:34Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:284.58:464.31:142.61:340.65:496:35Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:354.59:174.52:122.22:230.55:486:36Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:364.59:454.72:591.83:030.55:466:37Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:294.610:125.03:391.43:400.65:456:38Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:194.710:395.34:151.04:140.85:436:39Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:074.811:085.54:500.54:471.05:426:40New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:554.811:385.85:260.15:221.25:416:41New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:444.86:04-0.35:581.55:396:42New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:125.91:354.76:45-0.66:371.85:386:43New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:486.02:304.57:30-0.87:202.15:366:43Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:296.03:294.48:19-0.88:102.35:356:44Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:175.94:344.39:14-0.79:112.55:336:45Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:135.65:424.310:16-0.510:302.65:326:46First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:195.36:474.511:23-0.311:582.45:316:47First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:365.07:434.812:31-0.15:296:48First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:564.88:315.11:171.91:320.05:286:49Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:124.79:135.42:231.32:260.25:276:50Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:204.79:515.73:180.73:140.55:256:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:214.810:265.94:070.23:580.85:246:52Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:174.811:016.04:51-0.24:391.25:236:53Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:094.75:33-0.55:201.55:216:54Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:594.76:13-0.66:001.95:206:55Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:075.91:484.56:52-0.76:412.25:196:55Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:405.72:364.47:31-0.67:232.45:186:56Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:155.53:264.38:11-0.48:082.65:166:57Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:535.35:184.29:54-0.210:012.86:157:58Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:365.06:124.110:410.011:082.86:147:59Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 2:06 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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