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 3h 18m 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 - Aug 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:093.87:255.92:16-0.21:352.95:147:22Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:044.18:226.13:11-0.72:392.95:147:21Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:514.39:176.24:03-1.13:372.85:157:20New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:344.410:126.24:52-1.24:332.55:167:19New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:154.65:38-1.25:282.35:177:17New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:544.76:22-1.06:222.05:187:16Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:334.87:05-0.77:191.85:197:15Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:505.22:114.97:46-0.28:181.65:207:14Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:464.62:505.08:270.59:211.55:217:13Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:494.13:305.09:101.110:281.35:217:12First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:053.64:135.09:581.811:381.15:227:11First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:423.44:595.010:562.45:237:09First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:243.55:505.012:450.812:062.85:247:08First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:403.76:425.01:450.61:163.15:257:07Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:323.97:335.12:370.32:153.15:267:06Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:124.18:205.23:220.13:043.05:277:04Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:454.19:035.34:010.03:462.95:287:03Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:144.29:445.34:36-0.14:222.75:297:02Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:414.210:235.35:08-0.24:572.55:297:00Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:064.35:38-0.25:322.35:306:59Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:324.46:07-0.16:082.15:316:58Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:584.56:360.16:471.95:326:56Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:234.71:264.77:070.47:321.65:336:55Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:104.41:564.97:390.88:221.45:346:54Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:064.02:305.08:161.49:191.15:356:52Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:183.73:105.18:572.010:270.85:366:51Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:523.44:005.29:512.511:410.55:366:49Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:373.55:015.311:022.95:376:48Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:003.86:085.512:550.112:263.15:386:46Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:584.07:155.72:00-0.21:403.05:396:45Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:434.38:165.82:56-0.62:422.75:406:43Waning Crescent31Sat
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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