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 : 8:59 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 39m at 3:44 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415020
Common Questions About Tides

Point Reyes, CA Tides - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:474.46:334.010:480.211:033.35:157:02Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:064.27:054.211:410.25:147:03Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:214.27:314.512:142.912:280.25:137:04Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:314.27:544.81:092.31:100.35:127:05Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:344.38:185.21:541.61:470.55:117:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:324.48:445.62:370.92:240.85:107:06Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:284.49:136.03:200.13:001.15:087:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:244.49:466.34:04-0.63:371.65:077:08New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:224.410:236.54:51-1.24:182.05:067:09New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:224.35:39-1.65:012.45:057:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:254.26:30-1.85:502.75:047:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:344.27:24-1.76:463.05:047:12Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:426.13:454.28:23-1.57:563.15:037:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:425.74:494.49:26-1.19:283.15:027:14First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:555.15:444.610:28-0.811:002.85:017:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:164.76:314.911:26-0.45:007:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:384.47:115.212:192.212:190.14:597:16Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:574.17:465.51:241.51:070.54:587:17Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:064.08:175.72:160.81:481.04:587:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:064.08:455.83:010.32:261.54:577:19Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:014.09:125.93:42-0.23:002.04:567:20Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:533.99:395.94:20-0.53:332.44:567:20Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:423.910:075.84:57-0.74:062.74:557:21Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:303.95:33-0.84:402.94:547:22Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:183.96:10-0.85:163.14:547:23Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:093.96:49-0.75:553.34:537:24Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:043.97:30-0.56:403.44:537:24Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:245.13:594.08:15-0.37:393.54:527:25Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:094.84:454.19:03-0.19:013.44:527:26Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:054.55:224.39:510.110:283.24:517:26Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:184.25:544.610:380.311:402.74:517:27Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:21 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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