Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Reyes, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Reyes, CA.
Next low tide : 11:52 am (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 26m at 8:50 am (3.8 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 - Feb 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:355.01:024.57:282.37:261.17:165:34Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:095.11:534.18:232.27:591.57:155:35Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:475.23:023.79:282.08:371.97:145:36First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:305.34:293.410:381.79:262.37:145:37First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:175.46:033.411:451.210:272.77:135:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:085.67:243.712:440.77:125:40First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:035.98:204.01:360.17:115:41Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:586.29:044.412:442.82:22-0.47:105:42Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:526.59:444.71:452.63:06-0.87:095:43Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:436.710:235.12:402.33:49-1.17:085:44Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:336.811:025.43:342.04:31-1.17:065:45Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:256.711:425.74:281.75:13-1.07:055:46Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:176.35:221.35:55-0.67:045:47Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:225.912:125.86:181.16:37-0.17:035:49Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:056.01:105.27:170.97:200.57:025:50Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:516.02:174.68:210.88:071.27:015:51Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:416.03:374.19:330.79:011.96:595:52Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:365.95:083.810:480.610:072.46:585:53Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:365.76:403.812:000.46:575:54Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:385.77:544.11:040.26:565:55Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:395.68:454.312:352.81:570.06:545:56Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:335.69:244.51:372.72:41-0.16:535:57Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:205.69:574.62:272.53:19-0.16:525:58Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:015.610:264.73:092.43:53-0.16:505:59New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:395.610:534.83:472.24:250.06:496:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:165.411:194.94:242.04:540.26:486:01New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:525.311:455.05:001.85:230.46:466:02New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:305.05:381.65:510.76:456:03New Moon28Tue
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 10:21 am — 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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