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 4m 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 - May 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:084.95:354.010:31-0.610:522.56:148:03First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:114.66:414.111:36-0.56:128:04First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:264.37:394.312:192.412:44-0.36:118:05First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:464.28:284.61:382.01:47-0.16:108:06First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:034.19:124.82:441.52:430.16:098:07Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:134.19:515.13:400.93:330.46:088:08Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:154.110:285.24:290.34:190.76:078:09Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:134.211:035.35:15-0.15:021.06:068:10Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:064.25:57-0.45:441.46:058:11Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:574.16:37-0.66:251.76:048:12Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:105.21:474.17:17-0.77:072.06:038:13Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:445.12:364.07:56-0.67:502.36:028:13Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:184.93:263.98:35-0.58:372.66:018:14Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:544.64:183.89:17-0.39:312.76:008:15Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:354.45:123.810:03-0.110:372.86:008:16Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:234.16:063.810:530.111:542.75:598:17Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:213.86:553.911:480.35:588:18Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:303.57:374.11:062.512:430.55:578:19Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:443.48:144.32:052.11:360.75:568:20Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:563.48:474.52:541.62:230.85:568:20Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:013.59:194.83:361.13:071.05:558:21Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:003.79:525.04:140.63:481.25:548:22Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:553.810:255.24:510.14:291.45:548:23Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:484.011:015.45:30-0.45:111.75:538:24New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:404.16:10-0.85:551.95:538:24New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:324.26:53-1.16:412.15:528:25New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:225.62:254.27:38-1.37:312.35:528:26Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:085.53:194.38:27-1.38:272.45:518:27Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:585.34:154.39:19-1.19:322.55:518:27Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:545.05:124.410:14-0.910:492.45:508:28First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:594.66:084.511:13-0.55:508:29First Quarter31Sat
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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