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 2h 38m 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 - Oct 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:204.49:424.63:570.54:201.97:086:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:474.510:264.64:330.64:561.67:096:52Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:134.611:084.65:050.65:291.37:106:50Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:394.711:494.65:360.86:011.07:116:49Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:054.86:061.06:330.87:126:47Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:314.512:334.96:371.27:080.57:136:46Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:164.41:035.07:101.57:460.47:136:44Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:044.21:365.07:461.88:290.27:146:43Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:584.12:155.08:272.29:180.27:156:41Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:013.93:004.99:162.510:160.27:166:40Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:143.93:574.810:192.811:220.27:176:39Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:293.95:064.711:412.87:186:37Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:364.16:224.712:340.11:062.67:196:36Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:304.47:374.81:410.12:162.27:206:34Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:154.78:454.92:400.03:151.77:216:33Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:555.09:474.93:320.14:071.17:226:31Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:335.210:455.04:190.24:550.67:236:30Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:105.411:404.95:030.55:420.17:246:29New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:475.55:460.86:27-0.27:256:27New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:344.812:235.56:281.27:12-0.37:266:26New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:284.61:005.47:111.67:57-0.37:276:25Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:244.41:375.27:572.18:44-0.27:286:23Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:214.22:185.08:462.49:330.07:296:22Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:244.13:034.79:462.810:270.27:306:21Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:324.03:564.411:002.911:280.47:316:20First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:404.04:594.112:212.97:326:18First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:374.16:113.912:310.61:332.77:336:17First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:224.37:213.91:300.72:302.37:346:16First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:574.48:234.02:220.83:171.97:356:15Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:274.69:184.13:060.83:571.57:366:14Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:554.710:084.13:450.94:321.17:376:13Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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