Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Reyes, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Reyes, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 11:52 am (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:16 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415020
Common Questions About Tides

Point Reyes, CA Tides - Nov 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:486.44:502.25:51-0.76:375:13Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:294.911:28 AM6.25:352.56:36-0.66:385:12Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:224.712:095.86:212.87:22-0.36:395:11Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:194.612:535.47:123.18:110.16:405:10Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:204.51:444.98:153.29:050.56:415:09First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:204.62:484.59:353.210:010.86:425:08First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:134.74:034.310:563.010:551.16:435:07First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:594.85:194.112:042.66:455:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:375.06:304.112:582.26:465:05Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:115.27:314.212:321.51:421.66:475:04Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:415.58:244.31:131.72:201.16:485:03Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:095.79:104.41:511.82:560.66:495:02Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:386.09:554.52:272.03:320.16:505:02Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:096.210:404.63:032.24:09-0.36:515:01Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:426.311:264.73:402.44:49-0.66:525:00Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:186.44:202.55:30-0.86:534:59Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:144.710:57 AM6.45:032.76:14-0.86:544:59Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:034.711:41 AM6.25:522.97:00-0.86:554:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:574.812:315.96:473.07:50-0.56:564:57Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:534.81:295.57:533.08:45-0.26:574:57Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:505.02:405.19:142.99:420.26:584:56Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:445.34:024.710:382.410:400.57:004:56Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:335.65:274.411:541.811:371.07:014:55Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:205.96:494.412:591.17:024:55Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:046.28:024.412:321.31:540.47:034:54Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:466.59:034.61:241.72:43-0.27:044:54Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:256.79:584.72:122.03:28-0.67:054:54New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:046.710:494.82:582.34:12-0.97:064:53New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:426.611:374.83:422.54:54-1.07:074:53New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:206.44:272.75:34-0.97:084:53New Moon30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9415020)

Common Questions About Point Reyes, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Point Reyes, CA today?

Slack tide in Point Reyes, CA is approximately 3:04 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 Point Reyes, CA?

Point Reyes, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Point Reyes, 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 Point Reyes, CA?

Tide predictions for Point Reyes, 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 Point Reyes, CA?

Tide data for Point Reyes, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9415020. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9415020.

What is the moon phase in Point Reyes, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Point Reyes, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Point Reyes, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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