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 (tomorrow) : 2:51 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 10m at 6:43 pm (4.8 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 - Oct 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:064.38:504.53:270.43:452.47:086:54Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:334.49:394.64:060.44:232.07:096:52Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:574.510:234.74:390.44:581.77:106:50Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:204.611:074.75:090.55:311.37:116:49New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:444.811:514.65:380.76:040.97:126:47New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:094.96:070.96:390.67:136:46New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:374.512:355.16:381.37:170.37:146:44New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:274.31:045.27:111.77:590.07:146:43Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:214.11:375.27:472.18:46-0.17:156:41Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:243.92:175.28:282.69:41-0.17:166:40Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:393.83:065.19:203.010:45-0.17:176:39First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:033.84:105.010:333.211:58-0.17:186:37First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:213.95:274.812:113.27:196:36First Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:194.26:484.81:11-0.11:392.97:206:34First Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:044.48:034.82:16-0.22:462.37:216:33Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:424.79:094.93:10-0.13:421.77:226:31Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:175.010:104.93:570.04:311.17:236:30Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:515.211:064.84:390.35:170.67:246:29Full Moon18Thu
19Fri11:235.35:190.66:010.17:256:27Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:014.611:54 AM5.45:581.16:44-0.17:266:26Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:554.512:255.46:361.67:26-0.37:276:25Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:504.312:565.37:162.18:08-0.37:286:23Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:474.11:285.17:572.68:52-0.27:296:22Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:484.02:044.98:452.99:400.07:306:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:573.92:474.69:443.210:350.37:316:20Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:103.93:414.311:053.311:380.47:326:18Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:164.04:484.112:323.27:336:17Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:054.16:034.012:440.61:422.97:346:16Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:414.27:153.91:420.62:362.57:356:15Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:104.38:184.02:300.63:202.17:366:14Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:354.59:154.13:110.73:581.67:376:13Waning Crescent31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9415469)

Common Questions About Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tomales Bay entrance, CA today?

Slack tide in Tomales Bay entrance, CA is approximately 10:47 pm — 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA