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 4h 52m 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 - Oct 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:254.05:254.312:150.612:393.06:075:56Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:074.16:334.31:150.61:372.66:085:54Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:394.27:314.42:030.62:242.36:095:52Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:054.38:234.42:420.63:041.96:105:51Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:284.59:104.43:150.73:411.56:105:49Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:504.79:554.43:450.84:151.16:115:48New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:134.910:414.44:131.14:480.76:125:46New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:375.011:274.34:421.45:220.46:135:45New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:035.25:111.75:570.16:145:43New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:154.211:32 AM5.35:432.16:37-0.16:155:42Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:084.112:055.36:182.47:22-0.36:165:40Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:073.912:455.36:582.78:13-0.36:175:39Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:143.81:335.27:463.09:13-0.26:185:38Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:303.72:345.08:533.210:21-0.16:195:36First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:423.83:494.810:263.211:32-0.16:205:35First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:404.15:104.712:012.86:215:33First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:254.36:294.612:370.01:142.36:225:32Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:044.77:414.61:330.12:131.66:235:30Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:395.08:464.62:210.33:050.96:245:29Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:135.39:474.63:050.63:520.36:255:28Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:465.510:444.53:461.04:37-0.26:265:26Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:195.611:404.44:261.55:21-0.56:275:25Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:535.65:071.96:04-0.66:285:24Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:364.311:27 AM5.55:492.36:47-0.66:295:23Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:314.212:035.46:332.77:31-0.46:305:21Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:294.112:435.17:223.08:19-0.26:315:20Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:314.01:284.88:193.29:120.16:325:19Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:363.92:204.59:323.210:110.36:335:18Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:383.93:234.210:553.111:130.56:345:16Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:284.04:353.912:092.86:355:15Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:064.15:503.812:100.71:092.46:365:14Third Quarter31Wed
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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