Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 58m at 8:39 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 3:13 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Aug 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:563.45:324.811:051.66:148:22Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:303.26:175.012:441.411:59 AM2.16:158:21Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:093.37:075.31:480.91:012.56:158:20Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:293.67:595.62:460.42:062.76:168:19Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:293.98:535.83:40-0.23:082.86:178:18Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:184.19:476.14:30-0.74:052.76:188:17Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:024.45:19-1.04:592.56:198:15New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:444.56:06-1.25:532.36:208:14New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:254.76:51-1.26:472.06:218:13New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:276.02:054.97:36-1.07:431.86:228:12Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:225.62:465.08:20-0.68:421.56:228:11Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:185.13:275.19:040.09:451.36:238:10Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:204.54:115.29:500.710:531.26:248:08First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:324.04:575.210:401.46:258:07First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:593.65:475.212:061.011:38 AM2.06:268:06First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:363.66:415.21:180.712:472.56:278:05First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:013.87:365.22:240.51:572.86:288:03Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:044.08:285.23:210.33:012.96:298:02Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:514.29:175.24:090.13:542.86:298:01Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:314.310:015.34:510.04:402.76:307:59Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:044.35:28-0.15:192.66:317:58Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:334.36:01-0.15:552.46:327:57Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:594.36:320.06:292.36:337:55Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:244.47:010.17:032.16:347:54Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:334.91:494.47:290.27:392.06:357:52Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:124.72:154.57:580.58:171.86:367:51Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:534.42:444.68:280.89:001.66:367:49Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:404.13:154.79:011.39:501.46:377:48Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:383.83:514.89:391.810:491.26:387:47Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:553.54:354.910:252.311:571.06:397:45Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:333.45:295.011:262.76:407:44Third 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 11:56 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). This places Tomales Bay entrance, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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