Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 37m at 10:51 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:14 am (3.9 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 - Jul 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:026.83:245.18:02-1.67:582.85:528:35Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:576.44:085.28:49-1.29:052.65:528:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:565.84:525.59:37-0.710:192.35:538:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:015.15:365.710:250.011:371.85:538:35First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:174.46:215.911:150.75:548:35First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:473.97:066.112:511.212:081.55:548:35First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:243.87:516.31:590.71:042.25:558:34Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:504.08:356.32:570.22:032.75:568:34Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:584.39:186.43:48-0.23:013.15:568:34Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:524.510:006.34:33-0.53:543.35:578:33Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:384.75:14-0.64:433.45:588:33Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:184.75:51-0.65:263.45:588:32Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:534.76:27-0.66:073.35:598:32Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:244.77:00-0.66:463.26:008:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:355.92:544.77:33-0.57:253.16:008:31Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:125.73:214.88:04-0.38:073.06:018:30Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:505.43:494.98:350.08:542.86:028:30Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:325.04:185.09:070.39:482.66:038:29Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:204.54:495.29:400.810:492.36:038:29Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:214.05:235.410:171.411:541.96:048:28Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:443.76:015.711:012.06:058:27Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:303.56:455.912:591.311:54 AM2.66:068:26Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:103.87:336.21:590.712:573.06:068:26Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:244.18:266.52:540.12:033.36:078:25Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:184.49:206.83:46-0.53:053.46:088:24Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:034.74:35-1.04:023.36:098:23New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:444.95:23-1.44:573.06:108:22New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:245.16:10-1.55:522.76:118:22New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:027.12:035.36:55-1.46:482.46:118:21New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:566.82:415.57:38-1.17:462.16:128:20Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:526.33:205.78:21-0.68:481.86:138:19Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 2:02 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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