Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 3:50 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 11:54 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Sep 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:064.46:335.612:470.612:353.16:407:39Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:104.67:375.61:530.61:473.16:417:37Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:584.78:355.62:490.52:452.86:427:36Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:364.99:265.73:350.43:332.66:427:34Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:085.010:125.74:130.44:152.36:437:33Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:355.110:535.64:460.44:522.06:447:31New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:595.211:335.55:150.55:271.76:457:30New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:225.35:430.76:001.56:467:28New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:135.412:465.56:101.06:331.26:477:27New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:535.21:125.66:371.37:081.06:477:25Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:365.01:395.77:061.67:470.96:487:24Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:234.72:105.87:382.08:300.76:497:22Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:164.42:465.88:132.49:210.76:507:20Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:224.23:315.88:562.810:210.66:517:19First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:424.14:275.79:543.111:310.56:527:17First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:074.15:345.711:143.36:527:16First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:164.46:485.812:430.312:433.16:537:14First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:074.77:595.91:480.11:562.76:547:13Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:485.09:056.02:44-0.12:572.26:557:11Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:265.410:066.13:33-0.23:501.56:567:09Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:025.811:036.14:170.04:410.96:577:08Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:386.111:595.95:000.25:300.46:587:06Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:146.35:410.66:180.06:587:05Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:555.712:526.56:231.17:07-0.26:597:03Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:515.41:306.47:061.67:56-0.27:007:02Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:505.12:116.37:512.28:49-0.17:017:00Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:534.82:556.08:422.69:450.27:026:59Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:044.53:455.79:433.010:490.47:036:57Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:214.54:445.311:003.211:580.67:046:56Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:334.55:525.112:223.27:046:54Third Quarter30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414290)

Common Questions About San Francisco, CA Tides

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

Slack tide in San Francisco, CA is approximately 1:52 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 San Francisco, CA?

San Francisco, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 maximum.

What datum are San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA?

Tide predictions for San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA?

Tide data for San Francisco, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414290. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414290.

What is the moon phase in San Francisco, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over San Francisco, CA is Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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