Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Reyes, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Reyes, CA.
Next low tide : 10:51 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 3:35 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415020
Common Questions About Tides

Point Reyes, CA Tides - Sep 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:274.41:495.17:211.98:271.75:416:42Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:274.02:255.17:522.49:311.65:416:41First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:493.73:105.18:312.810:411.45:426:40First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:253.64:035.29:273.211:481.05:436:38First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:003.85:035.310:423.45:446:36First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:594.06:045.612:480.611:58 AM3.45:456:35Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:374.37:025.91:380.21:023.25:466:33Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:094.57:556.22:23-0.21:552.95:476:32Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:414.88:456.53:04-0.42:442.45:476:30Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:135.19:356.63:43-0.63:332.05:486:29Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:465.510:266.44:23-0.54:241.55:496:27Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:205.811:196.15:02-0.25:161.05:506:26Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:576.05:410.36:100.75:516:24Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:165.712:366.26:210.87:070.45:526:23Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:195.11:186.27:031.58:100.35:536:21Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:324.62:076.17:502.29:210.25:536:19Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:004.33:055.98:492.810:360.25:546:18Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:334.24:115.810:063.111:480.15:556:16Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:574.45:225.711:313.25:566:15Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:574.66:325.612:540.012:473.15:576:13Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:404.87:335.71:480.01:472.85:586:12Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:154.98:245.72:340.02:342.45:596:10Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:445.09:085.73:130.13:152.15:596:09Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:115.19:485.63:470.33:531.86:006:07New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:365.210:285.44:180.64:291.66:016:05New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:005.311:075.24:470.95:051.36:026:04New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:245.311:494.95:141.35:421.16:036:02New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:485.35:411.76:201.06:046:01Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:334.612:145.36:082.17:010.96:055:59Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:234.312:425.26:362.57:480.96:065:58Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 7:13 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 37% 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 (37% 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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