San Francisco Tide Charts & Fishing
Wednesday, November 4 · NOAA station 9414290 (San Francisco (Golden Gate))
Tides live · forecast as of 5:56 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
3.8 ft
▲ Rising · 0.8 ft/hr
Next high
7:57 PM
4.7 ft · in 2h 1m
Next low
1:47 AM
0.9 ft · in 7h 51m
Wind
7 mph W
Light breeze · gusts 12
Fishing score
85 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 1:00 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 8:00 AM | 5.6 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 1:59 PM | 1.4 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 7:57 PM | 4.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 1:47 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 8:35 AM | 5.9 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 2:48 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 9:03 PM | 4.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in San Francisco
Today in San Francisco, high tide arrives at 8:00 AM (5.6 ft) and again at 7:57 PM (4.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:00 AM (0.5 ft) and again at 1:59 PM (1.4 ft). That's a 5.2-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 5:07 PM, under a waning crescent (24% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 1:47 AM (0.9 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
82/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:30 AM – 6:30 AMExcellent
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:38 AM
- Sunset
- 5:07 PM
Waning Crescent
24% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
59°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 7 mph Wgusts 12
- Waves
- 5.1 ft @ 10s
- Water temp
- 63°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
65° / 52°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Nov 5
68° / 52°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Fri, Nov 6
69° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 7
70° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 8
67° / 58°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 9
64° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
67° / 56°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for San Francisco
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 9414290; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayWed, Nov 4 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:07 PM |
| TomorrowThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 5:06 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 5:05 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:04 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:42 AM↓ 5:03 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:43 AM↓ 5:03 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 5:02 PM |
What's Biting at San Francisco
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current CDFW regulations before keeping any fish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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San Francisco Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in San Francisco today?
High tide in San Francisco today is at 8:00 AM (5.6 ft) and again at 7:57 PM (4.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 9414290 (San Francisco (Golden Gate)).
›What time is low tide in San Francisco today?
Low tide in San Francisco today is at 1:00 AM (0.5 ft) and again at 1:59 PM (1.4 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in San Francisco today?
Today's best fishing window at San Francisco is 4:30 AM–6:30 AM (rated Excellent, 86/100), driven by strong incoming tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in San Francisco in November?
In November, the most active species at San Francisco are Rockfish, Barred Surfperch. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this San Francisco tide chart?
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.
About San Francisco
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.