Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 00m at 10:50 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:51 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Sep 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:514.811:335.25:35-0.25:481.35:416:42New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:215.16:100.26:360.85:426:40Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:264.912:545.36:450.77:280.55:436:39Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:264.51:305.57:231.38:240.35:446:37Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:344.02:115.58:062.09:290.25:446:35First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:573.73:025.58:562.610:420.25:456:34First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:363.64:035.410:063.05:466:32First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:083.85:155.312:000.111:39 AM3.25:476:31First Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:134.16:285.31:14-0.11:063.15:486:29Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:004.37:355.32:15-0.22:132.75:496:28Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:394.58:335.33:06-0.23:072.35:506:26Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:144.69:245.23:48-0.23:542.05:516:25Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:444.710:115.14:25-0.14:371.65:516:23Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:124.710:564.84:580.25:161.35:526:21Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:364.811:404.65:290.65:541.15:536:20Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:594.85:581.06:310.95:546:18Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:244.312:224.96:281.57:080.85:556:17Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:114.012:464.96:571.97:470.85:566:15Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:043.81:144.87:282.48:310.85:576:14Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:083.51:494.78:032.89:240.85:576:12Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:343.42:344.68:493.210:290.95:586:10Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:193.53:344.510:093.411:430.85:596:09Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:303.74:454.511:523.46:006:07Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:103.85:564.612:510.61:043.26:016:06Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:404.07:004.81:450.31:552.86:026:04Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:074.27:574.92:290.12:392.36:036:03Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:334.48:525.03:080.03:211.86:046:01Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:004.79:455.13:450.04:031.26:055:59New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:285.010:395.04:200.24:460.66:055:58New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:585.311:344.84:560.65:310.16:065:56New Moon30Fri
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 1:50 pm — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Tomales Bay entrance, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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