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 4h 52m 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:234.59:145.93:46-0.73:382.35:416:42Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:004.710:085.84:31-0.84:291.95:426:40New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:354.811:005.65:13-0.65:191.55:426:39New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:094.95:53-0.36:081.25:436:37New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:435.06:310.26:581.05:446:36Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:434.81:165.17:080.77:480.95:456:34Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:394.31:505.07:461.48:410.85:466:33Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:423.92:264.98:272.09:390.85:476:31Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:593.63:074.89:172.610:440.95:486:30First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:373.53:574.710:253.011:540.85:496:28First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:133.74:574.611:523.25:496:27First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:163.96:034.61:010.71:073.25:506:25First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:584.07:034.71:580.52:043.05:516:23Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:314.17:564.82:450.32:492.75:526:22Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:584.28:435.03:240.23:282.45:536:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:234.39:265.03:580.14:022.15:546:19Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:474.410:085.04:290.14:361.85:556:17Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:114.610:514.94:590.25:101.55:556:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:364.811:354.75:280.45:471.15:566:14Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:024.95:580.76:260.85:576:12Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:234.512:315.16:301.27:090.55:586:11Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:174.21:025.27:051.77:580.35:596:09Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:204.01:405.27:452.28:550.26:006:08Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:383.72:275.28:332.710:020.26:016:06Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:103.73:275.19:393.111:180.16:026:05Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:393.84:405.111:113.26:026:03Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:434.15:585.112:340.012:413.06:036:01Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:314.37:105.21:40-0.21:502.66:046:00Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:104.68:145.22:35-0.32:472.16:055:58Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:464.89:125.23:21-0.33:371.66:065:57Waning Crescent30Mon
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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