Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 43m at 7:56 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:33 pm (4.7 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 - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:434.98:363.312:342.12:230.87:285:02Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:195.19:383.51:252.53:040.37:285:03Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:565.310:273.82:142.73:42-0.17:285:04Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:345.411:104.03:002.94:18-0.47:285:05Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:145.611:494.13:443.04:55-0.77:285:06Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:565.74:263.05:32-1.07:285:07Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:274.210:38 AM5.75:083.06:11-1.17:285:07Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:054.211:22 AM5.75:532.96:51-1.17:285:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:424.312:095.56:412.77:32-1.07:285:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:204.412:595.27:362.58:14-0.77:285:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:004.51:564.78:382.38:58-0.27:285:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:414.73:034.19:501.99:450.57:285:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:245.04:283.611:071.510:361.27:275:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:095.26:093.312:230.97:275:14Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:585.47:483.41:310.37:275:15Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:485.69:073.712:402.32:30-0.27:265:16Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:395.710:074.01:462.73:23-0.67:265:18Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:295.810:574.22:482.84:10-0.97:255:19Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:185.811:414.43:442.94:54-1.07:255:20New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:045.74:352.85:35-1.07:245:21New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:204.410:48 AM5.65:232.76:14-0.97:245:22New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:574.411:30 AM5.36:082.66:50-0.77:235:23New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:314.412:115.06:532.57:25-0.47:235:24Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:034.312:524.67:392.37:580.07:225:25Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:334.31:364.28:282.28:320.57:215:26Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:034.42:263.79:232.19:061.07:215:27Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:354.43:323.310:261.99:441.67:205:29First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:104.55:043.011:341.610:302.27:195:30First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:514.67:003.012:401.27:185:31First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:374.88:333.31:380.87:185:32First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:264.99:293.612:422.92:280.37:175:33Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 11:14 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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