Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:51 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 6:43 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Jul 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:173.26:235.212:491.312:021.54:527:39Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:483.37:045.51:440.612:562.04:527:39Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:063.67:495.82:36-0.11:522.44:527:38Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:113.98:366.13:26-0.72:472.64:537:38Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:074.19:266.24:15-1.23:432.84:547:38New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:584.310:186.35:05-1.54:382.84:547:38New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:464.45:55-1.65:352.74:557:38New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:324.56:43-1.56:342.64:557:37Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:055.92:174.67:31-1.37:362.44:567:37Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:005.43:014.78:19-0.98:442.24:577:37Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:584.83:464.89:06-0.39:562.04:577:36First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:024.24:314.99:530.311:111.74:587:36First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:183.75:155.010:431.04:597:35First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:483.35:585.112:221.311:36 AM1.64:597:35First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:243.36:415.21:260.812:332.25:007:34Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:463.57:225.22:200.41:302.65:017:34Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:483.78:025.33:070.12:252.95:017:33Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:383.98:425.33:49-0.13:143.05:027:33Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:194.09:205.34:27-0.33:583.15:037:32Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:554.19:595.45:02-0.44:383.05:047:32Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:274.15:36-0.45:153.05:047:31Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:564.16:08-0.55:522.95:057:30Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:254.16:40-0.46:292.85:067:29Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:544.27:11-0.47:112.65:077:29Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:304.82:234.37:43-0.27:582.55:087:28Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:144.52:554.58:170.28:522.25:097:27Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:054.13:284.78:540.69:541.95:097:26Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:103.74:054.99:351.211:021.55:107:25Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:363.44:485.110:231.85:117:24Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:213.35:355.412:120.911:21 AM2.35:127:24Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:573.56:295.61:170.312:282.75:137:23Waning Crescent31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9415469)

Common Questions About Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tomales Bay entrance, CA today?

Slack tide in Tomales Bay entrance, CA is approximately 10:47 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 Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tomales Bay entrance, 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 Tomales Bay entrance, 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 Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tide predictions for Tomales Bay entrance, 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 Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tide data for Tomales Bay entrance, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9415469. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9415469.

What is the moon phase in Tomales Bay entrance, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tomales Bay entrance, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Tomales Bay entrance, 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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