Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 5:23 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 1:01 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Nov 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:024.71:316.47:193.18:29-1.07:366:10Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:014.72:246.28:153.29:25-0.87:376:09Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:034.73:265.89:263.310:26-0.57:386:08First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:044.84:385.410:543.111:30-0.17:396:07First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:595.04:595.011:242.611:320.26:405:06First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:475.46:224.712:382.06:415:05First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:305.77:404.612:290.61:391.26:425:04Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:096.08:514.71:211.02:310.56:435:03Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:456.39:534.82:081.43:170.06:455:02Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:196.410:504.82:521.94:00-0.46:465:01Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:536.411:434.93:352.34:39-0.76:475:00Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:266.44:172.65:18-0.86:485:00Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:324.911:00 AM6.34:592.95:56-0.76:494:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:204.811:35 AM6.15:413.16:34-0.66:504:58Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:074.712:125.86:263.37:14-0.46:514:57Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:544.612:525.57:143.47:56-0.16:524:57Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:414.51:375.28:103.48:410.16:534:56Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:284.52:284.89:183.39:280.46:544:55Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:124.63:294.410:343.110:190.76:554:55Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:524.84:424.111:432.711:091.06:564:54Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:275.06:033.912:412.16:574:54Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:005.37:213.91:291.56:584:53Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:325.68:324.112:451.72:100.96:594:53Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:056.09:344.31:302.12:500.27:004:52Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:396.310:304.52:132.43:29-0.47:014:52Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:166.611:224.72:572.74:10-0.97:024:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:576.83:412.94:53-1.37:034:51New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:134.810:41 AM6.94:283.05:38-1.57:044:51New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:034.911:28 AM6.85:173.16:26-1.57:054:51Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:524.912:196.66:113.07:15-1.47:064:51Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 3:12 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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