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 6h 32m 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 - Aug 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:453.64:485.310:281.75:137:22First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:273.45:385.412:190.711:30 AM2.45:147:21First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:013.66:305.41:260.412:402.85:157:20Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:113.97:225.42:240.11:473.05:167:19Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:034.18:115.43:14-0.12:463.15:177:18Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:454.28:575.43:58-0.23:353.05:187:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:214.29:385.44:36-0.34:182.95:197:16Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:524.210:175.35:11-0.34:562.75:197:14Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:204.25:43-0.35:322.65:207:13Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:454.26:12-0.26:072.45:217:12Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:084.36:400.06:442.35:227:11Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:084.81:334.47:080.27:242.15:237:10Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:484.41:584.57:360.68:081.95:247:09Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:324.12:274.78:061.18:581.75:257:07Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:273.72:594.88:391.69:561.55:267:06Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:423.43:384.99:182.111:031.25:277:05Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:243.24:255.110:092.65:277:03Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:143.35:225.212:140.811:20 AM3.05:287:02Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:313.66:245.41:200.312:403.25:297:01Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:233.97:275.72:20-0.21:503.15:306:59Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:044.18:265.93:13-0.62:502.85:316:58Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:424.39:236.14:01-0.93:442.55:326:57New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:184.510:186.04:46-1.04:372.15:336:55New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:544.811:125.85:29-0.95:301.65:346:54New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:305.06:10-0.66:231.35:346:53Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:075.51:065.26:51-0.17:191.05:356:51Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:044.91:435.37:310.58:170.85:366:50Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:074.42:235.38:131.29:200.75:376:48Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:203.93:065.39:001.910:290.65:386:47First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:503.63:565.29:582.611:420.55:396:45First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:323.74:545.011:153.05:406:44First Quarter31Sun
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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