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 1h 15m 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 - Mar 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:084.311:31 AM4.75:591.66:170.16:446:04New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:314.512:114.46:341.46:440.56:426:05Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:554.612:554.17:121.17:120.96:416:06Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:204.71:473.87:550.97:441.46:396:07Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:504.82:513.58:450.78:192.06:386:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:254.94:203.29:450.59:042.56:376:09First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:114.96:123.210:560.310:112.96:356:10First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:124.97:443.512:140.16:346:11First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:255.08:403.81:27-0.36:326:12First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:405.19:214.01:143.02:27-0.66:316:13Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:485.39:584.32:212.63:19-0.96:296:14Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:495.510:324.53:182.14:05-0.96:286:15Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:465.511:064.74:091.54:47-0.86:266:16Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:405.311:395.04:591.05:26-0.56:256:17Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:335.05:470.66:040.06:236:18Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:115.112:274.76:360.36:410.66:226:19Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:445.21:234.27:250.17:191.26:206:20Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:175.12:253.88:150.17:591.86:186:21Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:535.03:393.59:090.18:462.46:176:22Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:324.85:133.410:110.39:502.96:156:23Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:214.56:523.511:210.411:223.16:146:24Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:234.38:003.712:330.46:126:25Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:364.28:443.812:503.01:360.36:116:26Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:454.39:173.91:542.82:280.26:096:27Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:444.39:444.02:422.43:090.16:086:27Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:344.410:074.13:232.13:440.16:066:28Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:194.510:294.33:591.74:150.16:056:29Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:024.510:504.44:321.44:430.36:036:30New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:444.411:134.65:041.05:100.56:016:31New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:284.311:364.85:370.75:380.86:006:32New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:144.16:120.36:071.25:586:33New Moon31Mon
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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