Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide : 9:26 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 3:51 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Jun 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:533.99:405.73:390.83:011.65:498:27Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:534.010:075.84:190.33:402.15:488:27Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:464.110:345.94:550.04:172.55:488:28Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:354.25:28-0.34:532.85:488:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:194.36:01-0.55:293.05:488:29Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:024.46:34-0.76:053.25:478:30Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:065.92:434.47:08-0.86:433.35:478:30Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:415.83:254.47:45-0.87:253.45:478:31Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:205.74:084.58:25-0.88:133.45:478:31Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:035.54:524.59:08-0.79:113.45:478:32Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:515.25:354.79:54-0.510:223.25:478:32Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:494.96:174.910:43-0.311:402.75:478:32Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:004.56:575.211:350.15:478:33Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:244.17:355.612:522.112:270.65:478:33Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:534.08:146.01:551.31:201.15:478:34Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:184.18:546.42:500.42:131.65:478:34Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:324.39:366.83:42-0.43:052.15:478:34Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:384.610:207.04:31-1.03:582.55:478:35New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:374.85:20-1.54:512.85:488:35New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:314.96:09-1.75:453.05:488:35New Moon20Wed
21Thu2:235.06:58-1.76:413.05:488:35New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:446.73:125.17:46-1.67:403.05:488:35Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:346.44:015.18:34-1.28:433.05:498:35Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:265.84:485.19:22-0.89:512.95:498:36Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:215.25:355.210:10-0.311:042.65:498:36First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:224.66:195.210:580.35:508:36First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:344.17:005.412:162.311:47 AM0.95:508:36First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:583.77:375.51:231.812:371.55:518:36First Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:283.68:125.72:201.31:272.05:518:36Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:483.78:465.83:090.82:162.55:518:36Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 6:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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