Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 11:34 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 35m at 4:08 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - May 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:363.96:46-1.26:242.65:157:02Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:065.52:363.97:36-1.27:162.75:147:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:555.33:383.88:31-1.18:202.85:137:04Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:525.04:413.99:31-0.99:422.85:127:05Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:594.75:394.010:34-0.611:142.55:107:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:164.36:294.311:37-0.35:097:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:384.07:134.612:352.012:350.05:087:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:593.87:524.91:411.31:270.45:077:08Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:133.88:285.12:370.62:150.85:067:09Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:203.89:025.33:260.12:591.25:057:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:203.99:345.44:10-0.43:411.75:047:11New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:153.910:075.44:51-0.74:232.15:037:12New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:073.95:29-0.85:052.45:027:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:573.96:07-0.95:472.65:017:14New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:453.96:45-0.86:302.85:017:15Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:323.87:24-0.77:162.95:007:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:264.83:203.78:06-0.58:073.04:597:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:084.54:083.78:50-0.39:102.94:587:17Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:564.24:543.79:370.010:232.84:577:18First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:513.95:353.910:260.211:372.54:567:19First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:573.66:114.011:150.54:567:20First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:143.36:434.312:402.112:030.84:557:21First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:343.27:144.61:321.512:491.14:547:22Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:503.37:454.92:160.91:341.54:547:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:583.48:185.12:570.32:171.84:537:23Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:003.68:535.43:37-0.33:012.14:537:24Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:563.89:325.64:18-0.83:462.44:527:25Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:504.010:155.85:02-1.24:322.64:517:26Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:424.05:47-1.55:212.74:517:26Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:334.16:35-1.66:152.84:517:27Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:234.17:25-1.67:142.74:507:28Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 7:51 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 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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