How high is the Golden Gate Bridge from the ocean?

The bridge's two main towers each rise 746 feet above the water and are strung with 80,000 miles of cable. The Golden Gate Bridge is a historical landmark and has carried well over two billion vehicles since opening to traffic.



The height of the Golden Gate Bridge from the water is not a single fixed number, as it changes with the tides and the specific point of measurement.

Here are the key figures:

  • Official Clearance at High Tide: The bridge is 220 feet (67 meters) above the water at its highest point during mean high tide. This is the guaranteed clearance for ships.
  • Clearance at Low Tide: During mean low tide, the clearance increases to approximately 235 feet (72 meters).
  • Tower Height: The tops of the bridge’s main towers soar 746 feet (227 meters) above the water, but this is measured from the waterline to the top of the tower, not the road deck.

In summary: If you’re asking how high the road deck is above the ocean for a ship passing underneath, the standard answer is about 220 feet (67 m) at high tide. The actual space can be up to 15 feet more at low tide.

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