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 2h 44m at 1:29 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:365.08:314.62:110.12:561.16:375:13Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:115.39:334.62:570.43:440.46:385:12Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:465.510:314.63:400.74:29-0.16:395:11New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:205.611:274.54:221.25:13-0.46:415:10New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:545.65:031.65:57-0.66:425:08New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:224.411:28 AM5.55:452.16:40-0.76:435:07Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:184.312:035.46:292.57:24-0.66:445:06Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:164.212:415.17:182.88:10-0.46:455:06Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:174.11:234.88:153.19:01-0.16:465:05Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:214.02:134.49:273.29:570.26:475:04First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:254.03:144.110:513.210:580.46:485:03First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:194.14:253.912:082.96:495:02First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:014.25:403.71:082.56:505:01First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:344.46:513.712:500.71:582.06:515:00Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:024.67:533.81:350.92:391.66:525:00Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:284.88:493.92:151.03:161.16:534:59Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:545.09:413.92:511.33:500.66:554:58Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:215.210:314.03:261.54:230.26:564:58Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:505.411:214.14:011.84:57-0.26:574:57Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:215.54:372.15:34-0.66:584:56Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:114.210:55 AM5.65:152.46:14-0.86:594:56Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:034.211:33 AM5.65:572.76:58-0.97:004:55Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:574.212:175.56:442.97:47-0.97:014:55Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:554.11:075.37:393.08:41-0.77:024:54Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:544.22:065.08:493.19:40-0.57:034:54Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:534.33:164.610:152.910:43-0.27:044:53Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:474.54:384.211:422.511:450.17:054:53Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:354.86:034.012:561.97:064:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:175.17:244.012:430.41:571.27:074:52Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:575.38:364.01:360.82:500.57:084:52Waning Crescent30Wed
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 8% 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 (8% 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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