Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 6m at 1:51 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:553.95:575.012:530.412:393.25:416:42First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:524.16:595.01:550.31:483.15:416:41Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:344.27:545.02:470.22:422.95:426:39Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:094.38:425.13:300.13:262.65:436:38Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:384.39:245.14:070.04:042.45:446:36Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:034.310:045.04:390.14:392.15:456:35Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:264.410:424.95:080.25:121.95:466:33Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:474.511:204.75:340.35:451.75:476:32Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:094.66:000.66:191.45:476:30Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:004.512:324.76:270.96:551.25:486:29Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:444.212:574.86:541.37:351.05:496:27Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:334.01:264.97:241.88:210.95:506:25Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:343.72:005.07:592.39:160.75:516:24Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:553.52:445.08:412.810:230.65:526:22Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:383.43:425.09:443.211:380.45:536:21Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:103.64:535.011:163.35:546:19Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:093.96:075.212:520.112:453.25:546:18Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:514.17:175.41:55-0.21:522.85:556:16Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:274.48:205.52:48-0.52:482.35:566:14Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:014.69:185.63:34-0.53:401.75:576:13Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:354.910:155.54:17-0.44:301.15:586:11New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:085.111:105.34:57-0.15:190.65:596:10New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:415.35:360.36:090.36:006:08New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:074.912:165.56:150.96:590.06:016:07Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:064.612:515.56:561.57:510.06:016:05Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:104.21:295.37:392.18:460.16:026:03Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:233.92:135.18:302.79:480.26:036:02First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:503.83:044.89:393.110:580.46:046:00First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:203.94:084.611:113.36:055:59First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:284.05:214.512:100.512:353.26:065:57First Quarter30Tue
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 5:28 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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