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“King Tides” of 7 Feet Coming to San Francisco Bay (July 11-15)

Swells up to 7.2 feet expected Wednesday night along Embarcadero, Marin and along the coast.
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The next “King Tides” are coming to the Bay Area on July 11-15, 2022 with tides expected as high as 7.2 feet.

According to tide-forecast.com the peak tides should occur around 11:44p on Wednesday, July 13th with other unusually high tides every evening from July 11-14th

  • Monday, July 11th – 9:59p – 6.9ft
  • Tuesday, July 12th – 10:51p – 7.1ft
  • Wednesday, July 13th – 11:44p – 7.2ft
  • Late Thursday / Early Friday, July 14th – 12:36am – 7ft

What are King Tides?
According to the NOAA, “A King Tide is a non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides. Tides are long-period waves that roll around the planet as the ocean is “pulled” back and forth by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun as these bodies interact with the Earth in their monthly and yearly orbits. Higher than normal tides typically occur during a new or full moon and when the Moon is at its perigee, or during specific seasons around the country.” Learn more.

Take and share photos of the King Tide. Learn more at coastal.ca.gov/kingtides

Some of the most susceptible areas along the bay include San Francisco’s Embarcadero which has seen past tides lap up onto the walking path, the Manzanita Park & Ride Lot in southern Marin County as well as Pacifica.

Upcoming California King Tides Schedule

  • December 23-24, 2022
  • January 21-22, 2023