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 3h 20m at 4:20 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Dec 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:144.73:174.410:142.310:210.17:094:52Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:104.74:323.911:332.011:210.67:104:51Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:024.95:543.712:441.67:114:51Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:505.07:133.612:201.01:451.27:124:51Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:325.18:233.71:151.32:350.77:134:51Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:095.29:223.82:041.63:190.47:144:51Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:425.210:123.92:491.93:570.17:154:51Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:145.310:574.03:302.24:32-0.17:164:51New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:455.311:374.14:092.35:04-0.27:174:51New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:175.24:452.55:36-0.37:174:51New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:154.110:50 AM5.25:222.66:08-0.47:184:51New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:524.111:24 AM5.15:582.76:41-0.47:194:52New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:294.112:005.06:372.77:15-0.37:204:52Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:064.212:394.77:192.77:53-0.27:204:52Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:464.21:224.58:092.78:340.07:214:52Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:284.32:144.29:092.69:190.27:224:53Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:124.43:183.810:192.410:100.67:224:53First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:574.64:393.611:332.011:050.97:234:53First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:434.96:073.512:391.47:234:54First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:295.27:313.612:051.31:380.77:244:54Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:155.58:423.81:041.62:300.17:244:55Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:025.89:444.12:011.83:20-0.57:254:55Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:496.110:394.42:552.04:08-1.07:254:56Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:366.211:314.53:492.14:55-1.37:264:56Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:256.24:422.15:42-1.47:264:57Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:204.711:14 AM6.05:362.16:29-1.37:274:58Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:084.812:055.76:322.17:15-1.17:274:58Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:554.812:565.37:302.18:02-0.77:274:59Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:434.81:514.88:332.18:50-0.27:275:00Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:314.82:514.29:422.09:400.47:285:00Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:204.84:013.710:561.810:380.97:285:01Third Quarter31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
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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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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