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 54m 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 - Jun 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:175.24:054.18:56-1.19:092.84:507:28Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:194.84:574.39:53-0.810:352.54:497:29First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:314.45:454.510:51-0.411:572.04:497:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:523.96:294.811:470.14:497:30First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:183.67:105.11:071.412:400.64:487:31Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:413.57:485.32:070.71:301.14:487:32Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:573.68:255.52:590.12:181.64:487:32Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:033.79:005.63:46-0.43:052.14:487:33Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:023.89:355.54:28-0.73:502.54:487:33Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:544.010:105.55:08-0.94:362.84:477:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:434.05:46-0.95:202.94:477:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:284.06:24-0.96:053.14:477:35Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:114.07:02-0.86:503.14:477:35Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:005.02:523.97:41-0.67:383.14:477:36Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:414.73:313.98:21-0.48:333.04:477:36Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:244.44:093.99:01-0.29:382.94:477:36Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:134.04:454.19:430.110:482.74:477:37Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:113.75:204.210:270.511:562.34:487:37Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:233.35:534.511:120.94:487:37Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:483.16:264.712:541.811:58 AM1.34:487:38Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:163.17:005.01:441.212:461.84:487:38Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:363.37:365.32:280.51:342.24:487:38Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:433.58:155.63:10-0.12:232.54:487:38Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:413.88:575.83:53-0.63:122.84:497:38Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:334.09:426.04:37-1.14:022.94:497:39New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:224.15:23-1.44:532.94:497:39New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:084.26:10-1.65:472.94:507:39New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:544.36:58-1.66:452.84:507:39Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:165.72:394.47:47-1.47:492.64:517:39Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:125.33:244.68:35-1.09:012.34:517:39Waxing 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 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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