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 4h 08m 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 - Dec 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:345.69:414.12:251.23:37-0.17:094:52Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:105.710:404.23:111.64:21-0.57:104:52New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:465.811:344.33:562.05:03-0.87:114:51New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:215.74:402.45:43-0.97:124:51New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:264.310:56 AM5.65:242.76:22-0.87:134:51New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:154.311:33 AM5.46:102.97:02-0.77:144:51Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:034.212:105.16:573.07:43-0.57:144:51Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:514.212:514.87:483.18:26-0.37:154:51Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:384.11:364.58:483.19:110.07:164:51Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:254.12:284.19:593.010:000.37:174:51First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:094.23:313.711:152.810:500.67:184:51First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:494.34:463.512:222.47:194:52First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:254.56:083.31:181.97:194:52First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:584.77:273.312:311.32:041.47:204:52Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:304.98:353.51:171.62:450.87:214:52Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:025.29:353.72:011.93:220.37:214:53Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:365.410:293.92:442.23:59-0.27:224:53Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:125.711:194.13:272.44:37-0.77:234:53Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:515.84:102.65:18-1.07:234:54Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:074.210:33 AM5.94:552.76:01-1.37:244:54Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:554.311:18 AM5.95:432.86:47-1.37:244:55Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:434.412:075.76:352.87:34-1.27:254:55Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:314.41:005.47:342.88:24-0.97:254:56Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:204.51:595.08:422.69:16-0.57:264:56Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:104.63:084.410:012.410:110.07:264:57Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:004.84:283.911:231.911:080.57:274:57Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:485.15:593.612:391.47:274:58Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:345.37:293.612:061.11:440.77:274:59Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:195.58:473.71:041.62:390.17:274:59Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:015.69:513.92:002.03:28-0.37:285:00Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:425.710:494.12:522.44:12-0.67:285:01Waning Crescent31Sat
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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