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 1h 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
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Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Feb 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:514.77:533.41:290.97:165:34Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:414.88:543.612:562.52:210.67:155:35Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:294.99:403.81:552.63:060.37:145:36Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:135.010:174.02:462.63:440.17:135:37Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:555.110:504.13:292.54:19-0.17:125:39Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:365.211:214.24:082.44:52-0.37:115:40New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:155.311:514.34:442.25:23-0.47:105:41New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:545.25:202.15:55-0.47:095:42New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:214.411:35 AM5.15:581.96:28-0.37:085:43New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:524.612:174.96:381.77:03-0.17:075:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:254.71:034.67:231.57:400.27:065:45Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:014.81:574.28:141.38:210.77:055:46Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:414.93:023.89:131.19:071.27:045:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:265.04:243.510:210.910:041.77:025:49First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:195.15:593.411:370.611:132.17:015:50First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:195.27:263.612:510.37:005:51First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:235.38:333.912:302.31:56-0.16:595:52Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:255.49:274.21:422.32:52-0.56:585:53Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:245.610:124.52:442.13:42-0.76:565:54Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:185.610:534.73:401.94:27-0.86:555:55Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:095.611:324.84:301.65:09-0.76:545:56Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:575.45:181.45:49-0.56:525:57Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:094.911:44 AM5.16:051.26:27-0.26:515:58Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:444.912:314.86:511.17:050.26:505:59Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:194.81:194.47:371.07:430.76:486:00Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:534.82:104.08:251.08:221.26:476:01Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:294.73:093.69:181.19:061.76:466:02Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:094.64:233.310:181.110:002.26:446:04Third Quarter28Wed
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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