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 1h 33m at 9:59 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:544.77:423.312:311.52:071.17:094:52Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:265.08:503.51:161.92:470.57:104:52Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:585.39:503.72:012.23:250.07:114:52Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:335.510:433.92:442.54:03-0.57:124:51Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:115.711:334.13:282.74:44-0.97:134:51New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:535.94:122.85:26-1.27:144:51New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:204.210:37 AM5.94:592.96:11-1.47:154:51New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:074.211:25 AM5.95:482.96:57-1.47:154:51Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:544.312:165.76:432.97:46-1.27:164:51Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:414.31:125.37:462.78:35-0.87:174:51Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:284.52:154.88:592.59:26-0.47:184:52First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:164.63:274.210:212.210:190.27:194:52First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:024.94:533.711:431.711:140.87:194:52First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:485.16:263.512:561.07:204:52First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:335.47:553.512:111.41:570.47:214:52Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:165.69:093.71:082.02:51-0.17:214:53Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:585.710:104.02:042.43:37-0.57:224:53Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:395.711:034.12:572.74:20-0.77:234:53Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:195.711:494.23:472.84:59-0.87:234:54Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:595.64:342.95:37-0.87:244:54Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:304.310:37 AM5.45:183.06:13-0.77:244:55Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:094.211:15 AM5.36:013.06:48-0.67:254:55Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:444.211:53 AM5.06:432.97:22-0.47:254:56Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:184.212:314.87:282.87:56-0.27:264:56Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:504.21:134.48:172.78:300.17:264:57Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:224.21:594.09:142.69:060.57:274:57Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:554.32:563.510:192.39:431.07:274:58Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:304.54:123.211:272.010:261.57:274:59Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:074.75:493.012:301.57:284:59Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:464.97:303.11:250.97:285:00Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:285.18:523.412:132.42:140.47:285:01Waning Crescent31Mon
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 1:03 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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