Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sacramento, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sacramento, CA.
Next low tide : 6:50 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 12:08 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416174
Common Questions About Tides

Sacramento, CA Tides - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:302.28:360.27:490.86:015:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:262.39:340.29:020.86:025:48First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:172.33:162.410:250.110:090.66:035:46Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:302.33:592.511:090.111:060.56:045:45Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:302.44:352.511:470.111:570.46:055:43Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:212.45:062.612:200.26:065:42Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:082.45:312.712:430.312:500.36:075:40Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:542.45:512.81:270.21:170.36:085:39Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:392.46:122.92:090.21:460.46:095:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:262.46:393.12:490.12:190.56:095:36Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:162.47:143.23:310.12:580.66:105:34Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:112.37:543.24:140.13:420.66:115:33Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:112.38:413.25:040.14:320.76:125:31Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:172.29:363.06:010.15:300.76:135:30Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:232.27:070.16:400.76:145:28Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:262.38:170.18:000.76:155:27Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:012.62:232.49:210.19:200.66:165:26Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:312.53:142.610:170.110:310.46:175:24Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:492.53:592.711:070.111:330.26:185:23Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:552.54:392.811:510.16:195:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:532.55:162.912:300.112:310.26:205:20New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:472.55:483.01:230.01:090.36:215:19New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:392.56:183.02:130.01:450.56:225:17New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:312.56:453.03:010.02:210.66:235:16New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:222.47:123.03:470.02:590.76:255:15Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:152.47:422.94:320.03:390.76:265:14Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:082.38:192.85:160.04:240.86:275:12Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:032.39:022.76:010.15:150.86:285:11Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:582.39:542.56:470.16:130.86:295:10First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:522.37:370.17:200.76:305:09First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:422.38:280.18:320.76:315:08First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9416174)

Common Questions About Sacramento, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sacramento, CA today?

Slack tide in Sacramento, CA is approximately 3:29 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 Sacramento, CA?

Sacramento, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA?

Tide predictions for Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA?

Tide data for Sacramento, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9416174. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9416174.

What is the moon phase in Sacramento, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sacramento, CA is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Sacramento, 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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