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 1h 40m 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 - Jul 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:103.68:345.63:030.42:281.85:528:39Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:173.89:225.93:54-0.23:242.05:528:39Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:164.110:106.14:44-0.84:192.15:538:39Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:094.35:32-1.25:142.25:538:38New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:594.56:20-1.46:092.25:548:38New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:474.77:08-1.47:052.15:558:38New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:425.92:344.87:55-1.28:032.15:558:38Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:355.63:214.88:43-0.99:052.05:568:37Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:305.14:094.99:31-0.510:121.95:568:37Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:294.54:574.910:200.111:241.75:578:37First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:354.05:465.011:120.65:588:36First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:533.66:355.012:371.512:081.25:588:36First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:203.47:225.11:451.21:061.75:598:35First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:443.48:075.22:450.82:042.06:008:35Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:523.68:495.23:360.52:592.36:008:34Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:463.89:285.34:200.23:482.56:018:34Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:313.910:065.34:590.04:332.66:028:33Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:104.05:34-0.15:132.66:038:33Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:444.16:08-0.25:512.66:038:32Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:174.26:39-0.36:282.66:048:31Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:484.27:11-0.37:052.56:058:31Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:335.12:194.37:42-0.37:442.46:068:30Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:124.92:514.48:15-0.18:272.36:078:29Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:534.73:264.58:500.19:162.26:078:29Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:404.44:034.79:290.410:132.06:088:28Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:364.04:444.810:120.811:181.76:098:27Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:473.75:295.011:011.36:108:26Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:143.56:195.212:291.311:59 AM1.76:118:25Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:463.57:135.51:370.81:032.06:128:24Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:053.78:085.72:400.32:092.26:128:23Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:094.09:025.93:36-0.23:112.36:138:22Waning Crescent31Tue
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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