Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 12:13 pm (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:52 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Feb 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:456.510:114.61:243.02:50-0.87:135:33Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:406.810:574.92:253.03:40-1.27:125:34Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:347.011:395.13:212.84:27-1.57:115:35New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:277.04:152.55:13-1.67:105:36New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:205.311:19 AM6.95:082.25:58-1.47:095:37New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:005.512:116.66:021.96:41-1.07:085:38Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:395.61:056.06:571.77:24-0.57:075:39Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:205.72:025.47:561.58:080.27:065:41Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:015.73:064.79:001.38:541.07:055:42Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:445.74:244.110:101.29:451.77:045:43First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:315.76:003.811:241.010:482.47:035:44First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:225.67:384.012:350.77:025:45First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:165.68:524.212:002.81:370.47:015:46Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:115.69:454.51:103.02:290.27:005:47Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:015.710:264.72:103.03:130.06:585:48Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:475.811:014.82:592.93:51-0.26:575:49Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:305.811:314.83:402.84:25-0.36:565:50Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:095.811:584.84:172.64:56-0.36:555:51Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:465.84:522.45:25-0.36:545:52Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:234.911:23 AM5.75:252.25:52-0.26:525:54Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:485.012:005.55:592.06:200.16:515:55Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:145.112:405.26:361.86:490.46:505:56Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:415.21:234.87:161.67:210.86:485:57Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:105.32:154.48:031.47:551.36:475:58Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:445.43:214.08:571.18:361.96:465:59Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:245.54:503.710:020.99:282.56:446:00Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:135.66:373.811:150.610:403.06:436:01Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:145.78:044.112:280.16:426:02Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:215.99:034.412:053.11:33-0.36:406:03Waning Crescent29Sat
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 3:32 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 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 First Quarter (63% illuminated). This places San Francisco, 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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