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 5h 08m at 11:34 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:49 am (3.4 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 - Aug 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:073.78:095.32:490.52:182.46:158:21Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:103.98:565.33:420.33:162.56:168:20Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:004.19:405.44:280.14:072.66:178:19Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:424.210:215.35:08-0.14:522.66:178:18Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:184.35:44-0.15:322.56:188:16Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:504.36:17-0.16:092.56:198:15Full Moon6Wed
7Thu1:194.36:48-0.16:452.46:208:14Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:125.11:464.47:180.07:212.36:218:13Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:494.92:154.47:480.17:582.26:228:12Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:274.72:444.58:190.48:392.06:238:11Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:084.43:164.68:520.79:251.96:248:09Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:554.13:514.79:281.010:191.86:248:08Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:533.84:314.810:101.511:221.56:258:07Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:093.55:184.911:001.96:268:06Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:413.46:105.112:311.212:012.36:278:04Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:103.57:075.31:380.81:112.56:288:03Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:193.88:055.62:400.32:182.66:298:02Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:144.19:025.83:35-0.23:192.46:308:00Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:014.49:586.04:25-0.64:152.26:317:59Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:444.610:526.05:13-0.85:081.96:317:58New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:254.85:59-0.86:001.66:327:56New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:065.06:43-0.76:531.46:337:55New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:385.71:465.17:27-0.47:471.16:347:54Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:335.42:275.28:110.08:431.06:357:52Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:304.93:105.28:570.69:430.96:367:51Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:324.43:565.29:451.210:480.96:377:49First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:444.04:455.110:401.811:580.96:387:48First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:093.85:405.011:462.26:387:46First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:383.86:384.91:090.812:592.56:397:45First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:523.97:364.92:140.62:092.66:407:43Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:474.18:315.03:100.53:082.66:417:42Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:41 am — 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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