Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 9:59 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:08 pm (5.0 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 - Apr 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:564.08:303.612:592.71:320.66:567:34Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:044.09:123.82:082.52:280.56:547:35Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:074.19:454.03:012.23:150.36:537:36Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:034.310:174.33:441.83:560.26:517:37Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:554.410:474.54:231.44:340.26:507:38Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:444.511:184.75:010.95:110.26:487:39New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:334.611:515.05:390.55:480.46:477:40New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:234.66:200.16:270.76:457:41New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:255.11:154.57:03-0.37:081.06:447:42New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:025.32:104.37:50-0.57:511.46:427:43Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:425.33:104.18:40-0.68:401.76:417:44Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:285.24:164.09:35-0.69:382.16:407:45Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:205.05:293.910:38-0.510:512.36:387:46First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:234.86:444.011:47-0.36:377:47First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:354.57:494.212:172.312:58-0.26:357:48First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:524.48:434.41:382.12:04-0.16:347:48First Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:054.39:294.62:461.73:010.06:327:49Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:114.310:094.83:431.23:490.26:317:50Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:094.310:444.94:310.84:330.46:307:51Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:024.311:175.05:150.45:120.76:287:52Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:514.211:474.95:550.15:491.06:277:53Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:374.16:320.06:251.36:267:54Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:164.91:224.07:08-0.27:011.66:247:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:454.82:073.97:43-0.27:371.96:237:56Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:144.72:533.88:20-0.28:162.26:227:57Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:464.63:433.78:59-0.18:592.56:207:58Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:234.44:383.69:420.09:522.76:197:59Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:064.25:383.610:320.211:022.76:188:00Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:594.06:383.711:280.36:178:01Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:033.87:293.812:242.712:270.46:168:02Third Quarter30Mon
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 1:03 pm — 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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