Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 7m at 3:50 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:06 pm (7.1 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 - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:466.210:014.31:202.82:51-0.27:255:01Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:326.510:454.62:132.93:32-0.77:255:02Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:186.711:274.83:032.94:13-1.17:255:03New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:056.83:522.84:55-1.37:255:04New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:075.110:53 AM6.84:412.65:37-1.47:255:04New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:475.311:42 AM6.75:322.46:20-1.37:255:05Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:275.412:346.36:262.17:03-1.07:255:06Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:085.61:305.87:251.97:47-0.47:255:07Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:515.82:325.18:311.78:330.27:255:08Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:366.03:454.59:431.49:241.07:255:09First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:256.15:124.011:011.110:221.77:245:10First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:186.26:483.912:160.77:245:11First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:136.38:144.11:230.27:245:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:086.39:204.412:382.62:20-0.17:245:13Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:006.410:134.71:432.83:08-0.47:235:14Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:486.310:574.92:402.83:51-0.57:235:15Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:326.311:365.03:302.84:29-0.67:235:16Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:136.24:152.75:03-0.57:225:17Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:105.010:52 AM6.04:562.65:35-0.47:225:18Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:415.011:29 AM5.85:362.56:05-0.27:215:19Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:095.012:065.56:142.46:340.07:215:21Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:365.112:445.26:542.27:030.37:205:22Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:045.21:244.87:362.17:340.77:205:23Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:335.22:104.38:232.08:061.27:195:24Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:065.33:083.99:181.98:421.77:185:25Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:445.44:263.610:211.69:262.27:185:26Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:295.56:073.511:301.310:252.77:175:27Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:205.67:443.712:350.87:165:28Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:165.88:504.01:320.37:155:29Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:136.19:384.312:513.02:22-0.27:155:30Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:086.410:194.71:532.93:07-0.77:145:32Waning Crescent31Tue
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 6:58 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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