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 2h 44m 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 - Apr 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:235.31:463.97:200.36:512.25:576:34Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:595.22:513.78:110.37:342.55:566:35Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:445.14:063.79:110.28:342.75:546:36First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:415.05:183.810:160.19:562.85:536:37First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:515.06:204.111:200.011:192.65:516:37First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:055.07:104.412:20-0.15:506:38First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:185.17:524.812:322.21:13-0.25:486:39Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:265.28:305.31:341.62:01-0.25:476:40Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:275.39:085.72:290.92:46-0.15:456:41Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:245.49:456.03:200.23:300.15:446:42Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:195.310:246.24:10-0.34:130.55:426:43Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:145.111:056.35:00-0.74:560.95:416:44Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:104.85:50-0.95:411.35:396:45Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:084.56:40-0.96:271.85:386:46Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:295.92:114.37:32-0.77:162.25:366:47Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:165.53:204.18:29-0.48:162.55:356:48Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:105.14:324.19:30-0.19:332.75:346:49Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:134.75:394.110:320.110:572.75:326:49Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:244.46:354.311:320.35:316:50Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:364.27:194.512:112.412:270.55:296:51Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:434.27:544.61:112.11:140.65:286:52Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:414.28:234.81:581.71:540.85:276:53Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:304.38:505.02:371.22:290.95:256:54Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:144.39:165.23:130.83:011.15:246:55Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:564.39:425.33:480.53:321.35:236:56New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:384.310:105.54:230.14:041.55:226:57New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:224.210:395.54:59-0.24:371.85:206:58New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:064.25:37-0.45:122.05:196:59New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:544.16:17-0.55:502.35:187:00Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:474.07:01-0.56:322.55:177:01Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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