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 2h 24m 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 - Jan 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:164.95:233.412:111.67:285:02Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:034.96:523.31:151.27:285:03Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:475.08:103.412:331.82:100.87:285:04Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:285.19:123.61:292.12:560.57:285:05Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:075.210:013.82:202.33:360.27:285:05Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:435.310:433.93:062.54:12-0.17:285:06Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:195.311:204.13:472.54:45-0.37:285:07New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:555.311:554.14:262.65:17-0.47:285:08New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:315.35:022.65:49-0.57:285:09New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:274.211:07 AM5.35:392.56:21-0.57:285:10New Moon10Wed
11Thu1:004.311:45 AM5.16:162.56:54-0.47:285:11Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:344.312:244.96:572.47:29-0.37:275:12Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:094.41:074.67:442.38:07-0.17:275:13Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:464.51:584.38:372.28:490.37:275:14Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:274.73:013.99:411.99:360.87:275:15First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:124.84:223.510:531.610:311.27:265:16First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:015.05:573.412:071.17:265:17First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:535.37:273.51:140.57:255:18First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:475.58:403.812:402.02:140.07:255:19Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:405.89:404.11:452.23:07-0.57:245:21Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:336.010:314.42:452.23:57-0.97:245:22Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:256.011:184.63:422.24:44-1.17:235:23Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:156.04:352.15:29-1.27:235:24Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:024.711:04 AM5.95:281.96:12-1.07:225:25Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:444.811:53 AM5.56:201.86:55-0.87:215:26Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:254.912:425.17:121.77:36-0.37:215:27Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:064.91:324.68:071.78:180.27:205:28Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:474.82:274.19:061.69:020.77:195:29Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:294.83:313.610:101.69:501.37:185:31Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:144.74:523.311:191.410:451.87:185:32Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:014.76:273.212:281.27:175:33Third Quarter31Wed
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 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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