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 4h 25m at 7:41 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:41 am (6.2 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 - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:174.96:384.41:031.01:102.36:355:11First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:525.17:424.412:541.11:561.86:365:10Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:245.48:384.61:381.22:351.36:375:08Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:545.69:294.72:171.33:100.96:385:07Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:245.810:184.82:541.53:450.46:395:06Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:566.111:064.93:311.74:200.06:405:05Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:296.211:545.04:091.94:57-0.46:415:05Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:066.44:482.15:37-0.76:435:04Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:445.011:45 AM6.45:302.36:21-0.86:445:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:365.012:286.36:172.67:09-0.86:455:02Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:314.91:186.17:112.78:01-0.76:465:01Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:294.92:145.78:152.88:58-0.46:475:00Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:295.03:215.39:332.810:00-0.16:484:59Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:285.24:385.010:582.511:050.26:494:59Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:235.55:594.712:142.06:504:58Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:135.87:184.712:070.51:181.36:514:57Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:576.18:294.71:040.92:130.76:524:57Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:386.39:314.81:561.23:020.16:534:56Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:176.410:284.92:431.53:46-0.36:544:55Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:546.511:205.03:291.84:27-0.56:554:55New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:306.44:122.15:07-0.66:564:54New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:085.011:05 AM6.24:552.45:45-0.66:574:54New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:555.011:40 AM6.05:382.76:23-0.66:584:53Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:404.912:165.86:222.97:01-0.46:594:53Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:254.812:545.57:093.07:41-0.17:004:52Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:114.71:365.18:023.18:240.17:014:52Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:574.72:254.89:063.19:100.47:024:52First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:444.83:234.410:193.010:010.87:034:51First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:294.94:334.111:312.710:551.07:044:51First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:125.15:523.912:312.27:054:51First Quarter30Mon
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 10:41 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 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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