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 4h 32m 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 - Apr 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:204.89:595.03:350.83:500.05:576:34Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:184.810:335.34:240.24:310.35:566:35New Moon2Tue
3Wed11:154.611:085.55:12-0.45:120.85:546:36New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:124.56:00-0.75:541.35:536:37New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:104.26:47-0.86:371.75:516:38Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:235.52:114.07:36-0.77:242.25:506:38Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:045.23:173.88:29-0.58:192.55:486:39Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:504.94:313.79:26-0.29:272.85:476:40First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:434.65:463.710:310.010:522.85:456:41First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:464.26:503.811:390.25:446:42First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:594.07:383.912:132.612:430.35:426:43First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:123.98:154.01:202.31:360.45:416:44Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:183.98:444.22:121.92:190.55:396:45Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:163.99:094.32:571.52:560.75:386:46Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:073.99:324.53:351.03:280.95:366:47Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:553.99:554.74:100.63:591.15:356:48Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:403.910:204.84:430.34:281.45:346:49Full Moon17Wed
18Thu11:263.910:464.95:150.04:581.75:326:50Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:123.95:49-0.35:302.05:316:51Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:003.86:25-0.56:042.35:296:51Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:523.77:05-0.66:422.55:286:52Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:255.02:493.67:50-0.77:272.75:276:53Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:084.93:523.68:42-0.68:252.95:256:54Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:014.84:573.69:41-0.59:442.95:246:55Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:064.55:553.810:45-0.411:162.65:236:56Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:234.36:444.111:48-0.25:216:57Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:464.17:254.412:362.112:47-0.15:206:58Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:054.18:034.81:411.41:400.25:196:59Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:174.18:405.12:370.72:280.55:187:00Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:234.19:165.43:270.03:140.95:167:01Waning Crescent30Tue
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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