Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 11:34 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:49 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
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Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Feb 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:484.311:45 AM4.86:212.16:44-0.17:175:34Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:124.412:244.57:001.97:120.27:165:35Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:384.61:084.27:431.77:410.77:155:36Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:064.72:013.88:321.48:141.27:145:37Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:384.93:093.49:291.28:511.87:135:38Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:165.04:463.110:360.99:382.37:125:39Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:045.16:433.111:510.510:452.87:115:40Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:035.28:143.41:040.17:105:42Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:105.49:113.812:133.02:08-0.47:095:43Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:175.69:544.01:343.03:04-0.87:085:44Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:195.810:334.32:412.73:53-1.17:075:45Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:165.911:094.53:392.34:38-1.27:065:46New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:115.911:444.74:321.95:20-1.17:045:47New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:035.65:241.55:59-0.87:035:48New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:184.911:55 AM5.36:151.26:37-0.37:025:49Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:535.112:484.87:070.97:150.37:015:50Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:275.21:454.28:000.77:530.97:005:52Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:025.22:493.78:560.78:341.66:585:53Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:405.14:083.49:580.79:202.26:575:54First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:224.95:513.211:080.710:242.76:565:55First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:134.87:323.412:220.66:555:56First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:144.78:373.61:300.56:535:57First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:194.69:213.81:093.02:260.36:525:58Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:194.79:543.92:112.93:110.16:515:59Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:114.810:224.02:592.63:48-0.16:496:00Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:564.910:474.13:402.44:20-0.16:486:01Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:384.911:094.24:172.14:49-0.16:466:02Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:184.811:324.44:511.85:150.06:456:03Full Moon28Wed
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 2:41 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 37% 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 (37% 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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