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 : 11:34 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 32m at 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 - Oct 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:025.25:550.56:250.57:076:55New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:214.912:355.26:340.87:080.47:086:53New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:104.71:085.17:131.27:500.37:096:52Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:004.41:425.07:521.78:320.47:106:50Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:514.22:164.88:342.19:180.57:116:49Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:484.02:554.79:212.510:080.67:126:47Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:533.83:414.410:202.711:060.87:136:46First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:073.84:374.311:362.97:146:44First Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:173.85:434.212:110.812:562.87:156:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:114.06:514.11:150.82:012.67:166:41First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:524.17:544.22:100.82:522.37:176:40Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:254.38:504.42:570.73:351.97:176:38Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:564.59:414.53:380.64:121.67:186:37Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:254.710:294.64:150.74:481.17:196:35Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:554.911:164.64:510.75:230.77:206:34Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:265.15:260.96:000.37:216:33Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:054.611:59 AM5.36:031.16:400.07:226:31Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:554.612:345.46:421.47:24-0.37:236:30Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:484.51:135.57:241.78:11-0.47:246:28Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:454.41:575.48:112.19:04-0.47:256:27Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:484.22:475.29:062.410:02-0.37:266:26Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:574.23:475.010:142.611:08-0.17:276:24Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:084.24:584.711:382.67:286:23Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:134.46:154.612:190.01:032.47:296:22Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:094.67:314.51:260.12:141.97:306:21Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:564.98:414.52:260.33:141.47:316:19Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:385.19:434.53:180.44:040.97:326:18Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:155.210:404.54:040.64:500.57:336:17Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:505.311:324.54:460.95:320.27:356:16New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:235.35:261.26:120.07:366:15New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:214.411:54 AM5.36:051.66:49-0.17:376:13New Moon31Wed
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 7:51 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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