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 4h 04m 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 - May 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:183.87:19-1.06:582.75:157:02Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:355.33:233.78:11-1.07:522.95:147:03Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:255.14:333.79:09-0.99:043.15:137:04Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:254.85:393.910:15-0.710:362.95:127:05First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:394.56:334.111:23-0.55:107:06First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:014.37:184.312:062.512:26-0.35:097:07First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:234.17:574.61:181.91:21-0.15:087:08Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:394.08:324.92:181.22:100.25:077:08Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:484.09:065.23:090.52:540.65:067:09Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:514.09:385.33:56-0.13:361.15:057:10Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:504.010:105.44:40-0.54:171.65:047:11Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:464.010:425.45:21-0.84:572.05:037:12Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:404.06:01-0.95:392.45:027:13Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:343.96:41-0.96:222.75:017:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:273.87:22-0.87:083.05:017:15Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:244.93:233.88:05-0.68:023.15:007:16Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:054.64:203.78:52-0.49:083.14:597:17Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:534.35:153.79:44-0.110:283.14:587:17Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:494.06:013.810:380.111:452.84:577:18Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:563.76:383.911:320.34:567:19Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:113.57:094.112:492.412:220.54:567:20Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:273.37:364.41:401.91:070.84:557:21Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:383.38:024.62:241.31:481.14:547:22Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:443.48:304.93:030.82:261.44:547:22Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:443.68:595.23:390.23:051.84:537:23Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:403.79:315.44:16-0.43:442.14:537:24New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:353.910:075.64:55-0.84:262.44:527:25New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:294.05:36-1.25:092.74:527:25New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:224.06:21-1.45:572.94:517:26New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:164.07:10-1.56:512.94:517:27Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:225.53:114.18:01-1.47:543.04:507:28Waxing 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 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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