Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 9:59 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 11m at 4:20 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Oct 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:334.62:115.58:171.69:08-0.27:086:54Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:384.33:015.49:102.010:10-0.17:086:53Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:494.23:595.210:152.311:190.17:096:51Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:064.15:065.011:362.57:106:50Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:194.36:204.812:320.21:002.47:116:48Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:204.57:334.71:410.22:132.17:126:47Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:104.78:394.72:410.33:121.77:136:45Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:524.99:374.73:320.34:031.47:146:44Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:295.010:294.74:160.54:481.07:156:42Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:025.011:174.64:550.75:280.77:166:41New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:325.05:311.06:050.57:176:39New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:024.512:015.06:051.36:410.47:186:38New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:454.412:285.06:391.67:150.37:196:36New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:284.212:564.97:121.97:500.37:206:35Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:124.11:264.87:472.28:270.37:216:34Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:593.92:004.78:252.59:090.47:226:32Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:513.82:394.59:092.79:560.57:236:31Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:513.73:274.410:072.910:500.67:246:29First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:563.84:274.211:242.911:520.77:256:28First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:573.95:364.112:452.87:266:27First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:474.16:484.112:540.71:502.57:276:25First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:284.37:554.21:500.62:412.07:286:24Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:044.68:574.42:400.63:261.57:296:23Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:394.99:544.53:250.64:080.97:306:22Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:145.210:504.74:090.74:510.37:316:20Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:515.511:444.74:510.95:34-0.27:326:19Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:295.75:351.16:20-0.67:336:18Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:394.712:095.86:191.47:08-0.97:346:17Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:364.712:535.87:071.87:58-0.97:356:15Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:344.61:415.77:592.18:51-0.87:366:14Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:354.52:345.48:582.39:49-0.67:376:13Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 7:09 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Tomales Bay entrance, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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