Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 8:39 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 1:29 am (5.4 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 - Sep 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:083.66:315.21:090.612:432.96:417:42Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:173.87:365.42:170.21:592.96:427:41Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:074.18:395.63:16-0.23:042.76:437:39Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:504.49:385.84:09-0.64:012.46:437:38Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:294.610:345.94:57-0.84:542.06:447:36New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:064.85:42-0.85:451.66:457:35New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:435.06:25-0.66:361.26:467:33New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:235.61:205.17:07-0.27:280.96:477:31Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:185.31:585.27:480.38:210.76:487:30Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:154.82:365.38:310.99:170.66:497:28Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:184.33:175.29:161.510:180.66:497:27Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:304.04:035.110:082.211:240.66:507:25First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:573.84:554.911:142.76:517:24First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:303.85:554.812:360.612:352.96:527:22First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:444.07:004.71:450.51:533.06:537:20First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:374.28:014.72:450.42:552.86:547:19Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:174.38:554.83:350.33:442.66:557:17Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:504.39:424.94:170.34:262.36:557:16Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:184.410:254.94:530.25:022.16:567:14Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:434.411:054.95:250.35:361.86:577:13Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:064.55:550.46:081.56:587:11Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:294.66:230.66:401.36:597:09Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:254.612:544.76:510.87:141.17:007:08Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:074.51:204.87:201.27:510.97:017:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:534.21:484.97:511.58:320.77:027:05Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:454.02:215.08:262.09:200.57:027:03Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:493.83:005.09:062.410:160.57:037:02Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:083.63:494.99:592.811:240.47:047:00Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:383.74:534.911:143.17:056:58Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:563.96:074.912:380.212:453.17:066:57Third Quarter30Fri
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 5:04 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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