Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Francisco, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Francisco, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:02 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 5:04 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414290
Common Questions About Tides

San Francisco, CA Tides - Feb 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:596.15:283.810:490.79:572.47:135:33Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:506.27:193.812:070.37:125:34Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:506.28:464.21:18-0.17:115:35Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:536.39:444.512:343.32:19-0.57:105:36Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:546.310:294.81:493.33:11-0.77:095:37Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:506.411:085.02:503.13:56-0.87:085:38Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:406.311:435.03:422.94:36-0.87:075:40New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:256.24:282.65:11-0.77:065:41New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:145.111:07 AM6.05:102.35:43-0.57:055:42New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:435.111:47 AM5.65:502.16:13-0.27:045:43New Moon10Wed
11Thu1:085.112:275.36:301.96:420.37:035:44Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:325.21:084.87:101.77:100.87:025:45Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:565.31:544.47:531.67:381.47:015:46Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:215.32:493.98:401.58:082.06:595:47Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:515.34:043.59:361.38:412.66:585:48First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:285.35:573.410:421.29:263.16:575:49First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:165.38:043.611:540.910:483.56:565:51First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:155.49:044.01:010.66:555:52First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:205.59:404.212:233.61:570.16:535:53Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:225.810:104.41:323.42:43-0.36:525:54Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:186.010:394.72:243.13:25-0.76:515:55Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:106.311:074.93:102.74:03-0.96:495:56Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:006.411:365.13:542.34:39-1.06:485:57Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:506.34:391.75:15-0.86:475:58Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:065.411:41 AM6.15:261.25:52-0.46:455:59Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:375.712:355.66:160.76:280.26:446:00Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:106.01:345.17:090.37:070.96:436:01Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:466.22:414.58:060.17:481.76:416:02Waning Gibbous28Sun
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 8:33 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places San Francisco, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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