Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 7:36 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:45 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:535.611:515.24:441.75:060.16:406:03New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:335.55:191.45:370.26:396:04New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:205.312:155.35:551.26:090.56:376:05New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:505.51:005.16:350.96:430.86:366:06Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:235.61:514.77:190.87:211.26:346:07Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:595.72:504.48:100.68:051.76:336:08Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:425.74:044.19:090.58:592.26:316:09First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:345.76:314.011:190.411:082.57:307:10First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:365.67:554.212:340.27:287:11First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:465.79:024.512:312.61:450.07:277:12First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:575.89:544.81:492.52:46-0.37:267:13Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:025.910:385.22:552.13:39-0.57:247:14Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:016.011:195.43:511.74:26-0.57:237:15Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:566.011:575.74:421.25:09-0.47:217:16Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:495.95:300.85:50-0.17:207:17Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:335.812:395.76:160.56:300.27:187:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue1:095.91:285.47:020.37:100.77:167:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:445.82:195.07:470.27:491.27:157:19Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:195.73:114.68:330.38:311.77:137:20Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:565.54:104.39:210.49:182.27:127:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:365.35:184.010:160.610:152.67:107:22Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:225.06:393.911:180.711:292.87:097:23Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:194.87:574.012:250.77:077:24Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:244.78:554.212:492.81:290.77:067:25Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:304.79:364.41:562.72:240.67:047:26Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:314.810:094.62:502.43:090.57:037:27Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:244.910:394.83:342.03:480.47:017:28Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:125.111:065.04:121.64:230.47:007:29Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:575.111:355.24:471.34:570.46:587:30New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:425.25:220.95:290.66:577:31New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:045.412:275.15:570.56:030.86:557:32New Moon31Tue
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 11:10 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 San Francisco, CA?

San Francisco, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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