Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bodega Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bodega Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 11:25 am (3.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:18 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415625
Common Questions About Tides

Bodega Bay, CA Tides - Apr 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:475.25:410.55:510.66:577:34Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:055.612:385.16:240.06:310.96:557:35Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:415.81:324.97:10-0.27:131.36:547:36Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:205.82:314.68:00-0.47:591.86:527:37Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:035.83:374.48:55-0.48:532.26:517:38Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:545.64:514.29:57-0.310:012.66:497:39Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:545.46:104.211:06-0.211:262.76:487:40Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:045.17:204.412:19-0.16:467:41Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:205.08:184.712:522.51:260.06:457:42Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:334.99:055.02:032.22:240.06:437:43Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:384.99:465.23:011.73:140.16:427:44Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:364.910:225.33:511.23:580.36:407:45Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:294.910:555.44:360.84:370.66:397:46New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:174.811:255.45:160.55:150.96:387:47New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:044.75:540.35:501.26:367:48New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:494.56:300.16:261.66:357:48New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:225.31:344.47:050.17:012.06:337:49Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:505.22:204.27:420.17:392.36:327:50Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:215.13:104.08:200.18:212.76:317:51Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:574.94:063.99:040.29:112.96:297:52Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:384.75:093.89:530.410:183.16:287:53First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:294.56:143.910:500.511:383.06:267:54First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:324.37:104.111:520.66:257:55First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:434.27:544.312:512.812:510.66:247:56First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:544.28:314.61:482.41:440.56:227:57Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:004.39:054.92:361.92:310.56:217:58Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:594.59:385.23:181.33:140.66:207:59Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:564.710:125.53:590.73:550.86:198:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:504.810:475.84:400.14:371.06:178:01Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:444.911:256.05:23-0.55:201.36:168:02Full Moon30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9415625)

Common Questions About Bodega Bay, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bodega Bay, CA today?

Slack tide in Bodega Bay, CA is approximately 2:21 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 Bodega Bay, CA?

Bodega Bay, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 Bodega Bay, 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 Bodega Bay, CA?

Tide predictions for Bodega Bay, 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 Bodega Bay, CA?

Tide data for Bodega Bay, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9415625. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9415625.

What is the moon phase in Bodega Bay, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bodega Bay, CA is First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Bodega Bay, 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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