Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 1:51 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:06 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Sep 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:524.610:595.75:23-0.65:222.06:417:41Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:294.76:05-0.56:101.76:427:40Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:034.86:44-0.36:561.56:437:38Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:375.21:364.87:210.17:411.36:447:37Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:244.92:074.97:570.68:271.26:457:35Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:144.52:384.88:331.19:151.16:467:34Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:084.13:104.89:111.710:071.16:467:32Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:123.73:464.79:542.211:061.16:477:31Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:333.54:294.610:482.76:487:29Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:123.55:234.512:131.112:023.06:497:28Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:353.76:254.51:220.91:233.16:507:26Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:283.97:274.62:230.72:283.06:517:25Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:064.08:244.83:150.53:192.86:527:23Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:374.29:145.03:580.34:012.66:527:21Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:064.310:015.14:350.14:382.36:537:20Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:334.410:465.25:100.05:141.96:547:18New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:004.65:420.05:511.66:557:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:294.86:150.16:301.26:567:15New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:175.012:585.06:490.47:130.86:577:13New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:074.81:305.17:240.87:590.56:587:12Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:014.62:045.38:021.38:500.36:587:10Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:034.22:445.38:441.89:470.26:597:09Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:153.93:315.39:332.410:530.17:007:07First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:423.84:295.210:382.87:017:06First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:123.95:395.112:080.112:043.07:027:04First Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:254.16:545.11:230.01:332.97:037:02First Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:194.38:045.12:30-0.12:442.67:047:01Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:034.69:085.23:26-0.23:422.27:056:59Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:414.710:045.24:14-0.24:321.77:066:58Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:154.910:565.14:57-0.15:181.37:066:56Full Moon30Fri
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 5:28 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 66% 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 (66% 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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