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 1h 50m 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 - Aug 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:034.64:40-0.14:133.36:148:17Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:354.75:16-0.44:533.26:158:16Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:074.85:52-0.65:323.16:168:15Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:374.96:26-0.76:122.86:178:14Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:176.32:085.17:01-0.76:552.66:188:13Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:006.12:405.27:36-0.57:422.36:198:12Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:485.83:135.48:13-0.28:352.06:198:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:405.33:495.78:510.49:351.76:208:10Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:434.84:285.99:331.010:421.36:218:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:004.35:126.110:201.711:560.96:228:07Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:374.06:036.311:182.46:238:06Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:174.17:016.41:100.412:282.96:248:05Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:384.48:016.62:180.01:423.26:258:04Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:384.79:016.73:18-0.42:513.26:258:02Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:265.09:576.74:11-0.73:503.06:268:01Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:085.14:58-0.84:442.86:278:00New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:465.25:41-0.85:332.56:287:59New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:225.36:21-0.66:202.36:297:57New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:246.31:555.46:58-0.37:062.16:307:56New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:105.92:275.47:330.17:521.96:317:54Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:555.42:575.48:070.68:391.86:317:53Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:434.93:275.48:411.29:291.76:327:52Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:374.43:585.49:161.810:251.66:337:50Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:444.04:355.49:562.411:291.46:347:49First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:153.85:195.410:483.06:357:48First Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:063.96:125.412:361.212:023.46:367:46First Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:264.17:115.51:411.01:223.56:377:45First Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:154.48:085.62:370.72:263.56:377:43Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:504.69:015.93:250.33:153.36:387:42Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:214.79:506.14:060.03:563.06:397:40Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:504.910:366.24:43-0.24:352.76:407:39Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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