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 5h 46m 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 - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:144.84:094.89:24-0.510:182.04:517:39First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:234.24:545.010:140.211:361.54:527:39First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:463.75:395.211:060.84:527:38First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:193.46:235.412:481.012:011.54:537:38First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:513.47:075.51:500.412:572.14:537:38Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:093.67:495.62:450.01:542.54:547:38Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:123.88:315.63:32-0.42:482.84:557:38Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:034.09:115.54:15-0.63:393.04:557:37Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:484.19:515.54:55-0.64:263.14:567:37Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:274.15:32-0.65:093.14:567:37Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:034.16:07-0.65:503.04:577:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:354.16:41-0.56:302.94:587:36Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:054.17:14-0.47:112.84:587:36Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:224.82:344.17:46-0.27:572.74:597:35Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:024.53:034.28:190.18:492.65:007:35Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:474.13:344.48:530.49:482.35:007:34Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:403.74:064.59:290.910:532.05:017:34Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:503.34:424.810:091.411:581.55:027:33Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:243.15:225.010:562.05:037:32Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:093.16:055.212:581.011:53 AM2.55:047:32Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:363.46:535.51:520.412:552.85:047:31Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:403.77:445.82:44-0.21:573.05:057:30Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:314.08:376.03:33-0.72:553.05:067:30Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:154.29:306.24:21-1.13:502.95:077:29New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:564.310:236.25:08-1.34:442.75:077:28New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:364.55:54-1.45:392.55:087:27New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:164.66:39-1.36:362.25:097:26Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:115.81:554.87:23-0.97:371.95:107:26Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:075.32:355.08:06-0.48:421.65:117:25Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:084.63:175.18:500.39:521.35:127:24First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:194.04:015.39:361.011:061.05:137:23First Quarter31Thu
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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