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 21m 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 - Apr 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:065.13:483.79:14-0.38:552.26:557:35Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:485.15:083.510:13-0.49:512.76:537:36Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:405.06:393.611:22-0.311:103.06:527:37Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:464.87:573.812:37-0.36:507:38Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:054.78:544.012:502.91:50-0.46:497:39Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:254.69:374.32:142.62:52-0.56:477:40Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:364.710:154.53:182.03:44-0.46:467:41Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:394.710:504.74:121.54:29-0.36:447:42Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:364.711:224.95:000.95:090.06:437:43New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:304.511:525.05:440.55:470.36:417:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:214.46:260.16:230.86:407:45New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:215.01:124.27:07-0.16:591.36:387:45New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:495.02:044.07:46-0.37:361.86:377:46Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:174.92:583.88:26-0.38:142.26:367:47Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:474.83:583.69:08-0.28:572.66:347:48Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:204.65:083.59:550.09:502.96:337:49Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:014.46:273.510:500.211:083.16:317:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:534.17:383.611:540.36:307:51First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:003.98:273.712:393.01:000.36:297:52First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:153.89:023.91:512.81:590.36:277:53First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:263.89:304.02:462.42:470.36:267:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:293.99:554.23:302.03:280.36:257:55Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:264.010:214.54:081.54:050.46:237:56Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:194.110:474.74:440.94:390.66:227:57Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:114.111:145.05:210.45:140.96:217:58Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:044.25:59-0.15:491.26:207:59Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:584.16:39-0.66:271.66:188:00Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:165.31:544.17:22-0.97:072.06:178:01Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:535.42:554.08:10-1.17:522.46:168:01Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:345.44:003.99:02-1.18:462.76:158:02Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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