Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 10:50 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 5:49 am (3.4 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 - Apr 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:104.45:473.310:030.49:493.15:566:34First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:054.37:033.411:120.411:303.15:556:35First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:144.17:473.612:210.45:536:36First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:284.18:183.712:482.91:190.25:526:37First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:384.18:443.91:442.52:050.15:506:38Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:394.39:094.22:302.02:440.15:496:39Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:364.49:354.53:101.53:200.25:476:40Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:304.410:014.83:500.93:550.45:466:41Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:244.410:305.14:300.34:310.75:446:42Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:194.411:015.45:12-0.35:071.15:436:43Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:164.25:57-0.85:461.65:416:44Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:164.16:45-1.06:282.05:406:44Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:165.62:213.97:36-1.17:152.45:396:45Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:015.53:333.88:33-1.08:132.85:376:46Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:555.24:503.79:38-0.89:312.95:366:47Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:004.96:033.810:49-0.511:102.85:346:48Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:174.67:014.012:00-0.45:336:49Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:384.37:474.312:372.41:03-0.25:316:50Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:554.28:264.51:461.91:560.05:306:51Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:044.19:004.72:421.32:410.35:296:52Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:044.19:304.83:290.83:200.65:276:53Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:594.09:574.94:110.33:561.05:266:54New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:513.910:225.04:500.04:301.45:256:55New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:403.910:465.05:25-0.25:041.85:236:56New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:283.85:59-0.45:382.25:226:57New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:153.76:32-0.46:122.55:216:58Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:043.67:08-0.46:482.75:206:58Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:124.82:563.57:47-0.37:292.95:186:59Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:504.63:553.58:31-0.28:193.15:177:00Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:344.44:563.59:21-0.19:293.15:167:01Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 8:19 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 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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