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 : 1:24 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 9:06 am (3.6 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 - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:254.212:174.76:562.37:210.07:175:34Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:514.312:574.47:372.17:500.37:165:35Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:184.51:434.08:241.98:220.87:155:36Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:484.62:423.59:181.78:571.47:145:37Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:224.74:053.210:221.39:392.07:135:38First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:034.95:583.111:340.910:352.57:125:39First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:535.17:483.312:450.47:115:40First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:515.39:003.61:51-0.17:105:42Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:545.59:493.91:103.12:48-0.67:095:43Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:565.710:314.22:193.03:40-1.07:085:44Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:546.011:094.43:192.74:28-1.37:075:45Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:496.011:464.64:132.45:13-1.47:065:46Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:435.95:062.05:56-1.27:045:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:234.711:36 AM5.75:581.66:36-0.97:035:48Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:584.912:295.26:521.37:16-0.37:025:49Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:345.01:244.77:471.07:550.37:015:50Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:115.12:264.18:460.98:361.07:005:51Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:505.13:403.69:490.89:211.86:585:53Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:325.05:173.310:590.710:172.46:575:54Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:204.97:083.412:120.66:565:55Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:164.88:293.61:210.46:555:56Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:184.79:213.912:593.12:200.26:535:57Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:174.810:004.02:073.03:090.06:525:58Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:094.910:324.13:002.83:50-0.16:515:59Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:554.910:594.13:422.64:25-0.26:496:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:375.011:234.14:192.44:56-0.36:486:01New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:164.911:464.24:532.15:24-0.26:476:02New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:534.85:261.95:51-0.16:456:03New Moon28Fri
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 11:15 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 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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