Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 1:24 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 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 - Jan 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:284.111:32 AM5.26:163.07:03-0.57:285:02Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:014.112:105.06:553.07:38-0.47:285:03Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:364.112:504.77:402.98:14-0.27:285:04Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:114.21:354.48:322.88:520.17:285:04Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:474.32:294.09:352.69:340.57:285:05Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:254.53:403.610:462.210:211.07:285:06Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:044.75:123.311:571.711:131.57:285:07Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:465.06:533.31:011.07:285:08Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:295.38:223.512:122.01:580.37:285:09Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:165.69:323.81:132.42:51-0.47:285:10Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:045.910:294.12:132.63:41-1.07:285:11Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:556.111:194.33:112.84:31-1.47:275:12New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:476.34:062.75:19-1.67:275:13New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:064.510:39 AM6.25:012.66:06-1.67:275:14New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:504.611:31 AM6.05:562.56:53-1.47:275:15Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:334.612:235.76:532.37:38-1.07:265:16Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:164.71:175.17:532.28:23-0.57:265:17Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:594.82:154.58:592.09:080.17:255:18Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:424.83:223.910:101.89:550.87:255:19First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:264.94:443.411:251.510:471.47:245:20First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:114.96:233.212:361.17:245:21First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:575.07:583.41:390.77:235:23First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:425.09:093.612:482.52:320.47:235:24Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:265.110:023.81:492.83:170.17:225:25Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:095.210:444.02:442.93:57-0.17:215:26Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:505.211:204.13:312.94:33-0.37:215:27Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:295.311:514.14:122.95:06-0.47:205:28Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:075.34:492.85:38-0.57:195:29Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:204.110:45 AM5.35:242.76:08-0.57:195:30Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:484.211:22 AM5.25:592.56:38-0.57:185:31Full Moon30Mon
31Tue1:164.212:005.06:362.47:08-0.37:175:33Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 11:15 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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