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 1h 04m 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 - Jul 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:494.26:00-0.85:462.74:517:39New Moon1Mon
2Tue1:254.26:36-0.76:312.74:527:39Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:594.27:10-0.57:172.64:527:38Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:264.82:304.27:44-0.28:062.54:537:38Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:074.43:014.38:170.19:002.34:537:38Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:534.03:324.48:510.610:002.14:547:38Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:483.54:054.59:261.111:041.84:547:38First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:583.24:424.710:061.64:557:37First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:303.05:224.912:081.510:53 AM2.14:567:37First Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:133.06:065.11:061.011:49 AM2.54:567:37First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:373.26:525.31:570.512:512.84:577:36Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:363.57:405.52:440.11:512.94:587:36Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:223.88:295.73:28-0.42:453.04:587:36Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:024.09:185.94:11-0.83:372.94:597:35Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:404.210:086.04:54-1.14:272.75:007:35Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:174.35:36-1.25:192.55:007:34Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:544.56:17-1.26:132.25:017:34Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:314.76:59-1.07:101.95:027:33Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:445.32:105.07:40-0.68:121.65:037:32Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:434.72:505.28:230.09:191.35:037:32Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:504.23:345.49:080.710:331.05:047:31Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:103.74:215.59:581.411:480.75:057:30Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:463.45:135.510:572.15:067:30Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:233.56:085.61:000.312:062.55:077:29Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:413.77:045.62:030.01:172.85:077:28Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:394.07:585.62:58-0.32:212.95:087:27Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:264.28:475.63:46-0.43:162.85:097:27Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:064.39:325.54:27-0.54:052.75:107:26New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:414.310:135.45:04-0.54:492.65:117:25New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:134.35:37-0.45:292.45:127:24New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:414.46:08-0.26:092.35:127:23New Moon31Wed
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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