Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 7:15 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:19 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:455.46:020.46:171.56:417:37Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:375.61:155.66:340.66:561.26:427:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:225.41:475.87:080.97:391.06:427:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:115.22:225.97:441.38:270.86:437:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:064.83:026.08:251.89:210.76:447:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:114.53:496.09:132.210:250.66:457:30Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:294.34:456.010:132.611:370.56:467:28Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:544.35:516.011:282.86:477:27Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:094.57:026.012:510.312:512.86:477:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:094.88:116.11:580.12:032.56:487:24Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:575.29:146.22:55-0.13:042.16:497:22Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:395.510:126.23:45-0.13:581.76:507:21Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:185.711:066.14:30-0.14:481.26:517:19New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:555.911:576.05:120.25:350.96:527:17New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:316.05:510.56:200.66:527:16New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:475.71:056.06:300.97:040.56:537:14New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:375.41:406.07:091.37:490.56:547:13Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:285.12:155.87:491.88:350.66:557:11Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:214.72:525.78:322.39:240.76:567:10Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:224.43:345.49:212.710:200.96:577:08First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:324.24:235.210:233.011:231.06:577:06First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:514.25:235.111:413.16:587:05First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:004.36:295.012:301.012:573.16:597:03First Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:504.57:335.01:310.91:582.87:007:02First Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:284.78:325.12:220.82:472.57:017:00Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:594.99:245.33:050.73:292.17:026:59Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:285.110:125.43:430.74:071.77:036:57Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:565.410:585.44:170.74:421.37:046:56Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:255.611:445.44:510.85:180.97:046:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:565.85:251.05:550.57:056:53Full Moon30Thu
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 10:47 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 95% 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 Gibbous (95% 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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