Thursday, August 6 · NOAA station 9414290 (San Francisco (Golden Gate))
Updated 3:33 AM PT
Tide now
2.4 ft
▲ Rising · 0.6 ft/hr
Next high
6:59 AM
3.7 ft · in 3h 25m
Next low
11:06 AM
2.8 ft · in 7h 32m
Fishing score
69 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 12:02 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 6:59 AM | 3.7 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 11:06 AM | 2.8 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 5:55 PM | 6.2 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 1:16 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 8:44 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 12:20 PM | 3.2 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 6:55 PM | 6.4 ft |
Today in San Francisco, high tide arrives at 6:59 AM (3.7 ft) and again at 5:55 PM (6.2 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:02 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 11:06 AM (2.8 ft). That's a 5.4-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 8:13 PM, under a last quarter (45% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 1:16 AM (0.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Best windows today
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window
Last Quarter
45% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
57°F
Fog
Today
62° / 55°
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Fri, Aug 7
61° / 54°
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Aug 8
78° / 60°
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Aug 9
74° / 60°
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Aug 10
71° / 59°
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Aug 11
77° / 59°
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Wed, Aug 12
73° / 59°
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Season: May – October
Baits: Anchovies, Topwater plugs, Swimbaits
Work troughs and rip currents on a moving tide. Dawn topwater in flat surf is the classic bite.
California Halibut
Paralichthys californicus
Season: April – September
Baits: Live anchovies, Swimbaits, Hair raisers
Drag baits slowly along sandy bottom near structure edges. Slow retrieve — halibut ambush from below.
Rockfish
Sebastes spp.
Season: April – December (check regs)
Baits: Shrimp flies, Metal jigs, Squid strips
Fish vertically over reef and kelp. Keep the bait just off bottom to dodge snags and hook quality grade.
Leopard Shark
Triakis semifasciata
Season: May – October
Baits: Squid, Mackerel chunks, Midshipman
Soak fresh bait on the flats during an evening incoming tide. Steel or heavy mono leader, circle hooks for a clean release.
Barred Surfperch
Amphistichus argenteus
Season: Year-round, best in winter–spring
Baits: Sand crabs, Gulp! sandworms, Motor oil grubs
Carolina rig in the first trough behind the shorebreak. Follow the tide in — perch feed where sand crabs wash out.
Matched to the species feeding at San Francisco right now.
Rods & Combos
Shoreline Pro 11' Surf Rod Combo
Two-piece graphite surf rod with a sealed 6000 spinning reel — the do-everything beach setup.
Line & Leader
DeepTide X8 Braided Line — 30 lb
Eight-strand braid with near-zero stretch. Feel every tick of the bottom.
Lures
BaitTheory Swimbait Kit — 24 pc
Proven West Coast colors with matched leadheads — halibut, stripers, and bass.
Accessories
BeachAnchor Sand Spike — 2 pk
32-inch heavy PVC rod holders. Plant your spread and watch the tips.
High tide in San Francisco today is at 6:59 AM (3.7 ft) and again at 5:55 PM (6.2 ft), measured at NOAA station 9414290 (San Francisco (Golden Gate)).
Low tide in San Francisco today is at 12:02 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 11:06 AM (2.8 ft).
Today's best fishing window at San Francisco is 7:30 PM–9:30 PM (rated Excellent, 84/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
In August, the most active species at San Francisco are Striped Bass, California Halibut, Rockfish, Leopard Shark. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9414290 (San Francisco (Golden Gate)) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
San Francisco Bay funnels enormous tidal flows past beaches, piers, and rocky points — and moving water means feeding fish. Striped bass blitz Ocean Beach and Crissy Field, halibut stack up on the flats, and sturgeon prowl the deep channels in winter.