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 15m 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 - May 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:163.78:124.01:342.41:250.46:148:03Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:283.78:494.32:292.02:160.56:138:04Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:343.89:234.53:151.53:030.56:128:04Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:344.09:574.83:570.93:470.66:118:05Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:314.110:325.14:370.34:300.86:108:06Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:264.311:085.45:19-0.25:131.06:098:07New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:214.36:02-0.75:571.36:088:08New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:164.46:48-1.16:431.66:078:09New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:295.62:124.37:36-1.37:331.96:068:10Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:155.63:104.38:27-1.38:282.16:058:11Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:055.44:114.39:21-1.19:322.36:048:12Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:005.05:144.310:19-0.810:492.36:038:13First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:044.66:174.411:22-0.56:028:14First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:164.27:154.512:132.212:26-0.26:018:15First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:353.98:064.71:311.81:280.26:008:15First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:533.88:514.92:361.32:240.55:598:16Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:033.89:305.03:320.83:140.85:598:17Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:063.810:055.14:200.43:581.15:588:18Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:013.910:375.15:020.14:401.45:578:19Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:513.911:085.15:40-0.25:191.75:568:20Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:373.96:15-0.35:562.05:568:21Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:203.96:49-0.46:332.25:558:21Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:075.02:023.97:22-0.57:112.45:548:22Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:384.92:443.97:56-0.57:502.65:548:23Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:124.73:263.88:32-0.48:332.75:538:24Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:494.54:103.89:11-0.39:242.85:528:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:314.34:573.99:54-0.110:262.75:528:25Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:204.05:444.010:410.111:382.65:518:26Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:203.86:304.111:320.35:518:27Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:313.67:134.412:492.312:260.55:518:28Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:503.57:534.61:501.81:200.75:508:28Third Quarter31Thu
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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