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 : 9:59 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 4:20 am (3.6 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 - Jun 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:214.15:33-1.25:112.64:507:28New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:094.16:15-1.16:002.74:497:29New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:554.16:57-1.06:502.84:497:30Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:055.12:394.17:38-0.87:432.84:497:30Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:484.73:224.08:20-0.58:422.74:487:31Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:344.44:034.09:01-0.29:472.64:487:31Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:243.94:424.19:440.210:562.34:487:32First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:243.55:184.210:280.74:487:33First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:383.25:544.412:032.011:14 AM1.14:487:33First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:043.06:284.61:011.512:021.54:477:34First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:303.07:024.91:511.012:501.94:477:34Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:443.27:385.12:350.51:382.34:477:35Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:453.48:155.33:150.02:252.54:477:35Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:373.68:555.53:53-0.43:102.74:477:36Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:233.89:375.64:32-0.83:562.84:477:36Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:074.05:13-1.14:422.84:477:36Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:494.15:54-1.35:302.84:477:37Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:314.26:38-1.46:232.74:487:37Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:124.37:22-1.37:202.54:487:37Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:485.32:544.58:07-1.08:252.34:487:38Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:464.83:374.78:53-0.69:382.04:487:38Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:514.34:214.99:410.010:561.64:487:38Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:093.75:065.110:310.64:487:38Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:393.45:535.412:111.011:26 AM1.34:497:38Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:133.36:405.61:180.412:251.84:497:39Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:363.57:275.72:18-0.11:252.34:497:39Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:433.88:145.83:10-0.52:232.64:507:39Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:394.08:595.73:57-0.83:192.74:507:39Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:274.19:435.64:41-0.94:112.84:507:39New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:104.25:21-0.94:592.84:517:39New Moon30Sun
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 7:09 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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