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 3h 41m 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 - Dec 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:325.39:543.92:311.73:420.07:104:52Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:045.610:504.03:112.04:21-0.57:114:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:405.811:434.23:532.35:02-0.97:124:51New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:185.94:362.65:45-1.27:134:51New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:364.211:01 AM5.95:222.86:32-1.47:144:51New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:294.311:48 AM5.96:122.97:22-1.37:154:51Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:224.312:415.67:093.08:14-1.17:154:51Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:174.31:395.28:163.09:09-0.87:164:51Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:114.42:454.79:372.810:07-0.47:174:51First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:044.64:024.211:052.411:060.17:184:51First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:534.85:283.812:251.87:194:52First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:385.16:563.712:030.61:321.27:194:52Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:195.38:163.712:581.12:290.67:204:52Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:585.59:253.81:491.63:170.07:214:52Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:345.610:244.02:382.04:01-0.47:214:53Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:095.611:174.13:242.44:40-0.67:224:53Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:445.64:092.75:17-0.77:234:53Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:054.210:18 AM5.54:532.95:53-0.77:234:54Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:484.210:53 AM5.45:353.06:28-0.77:244:54Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:294.211:28 AM5.26:173.17:04-0.57:244:55Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:094.112:065.06:593.17:40-0.47:254:55Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:474.112:454.77:463.18:18-0.27:254:56Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:254.11:284.48:393.08:580.17:264:56Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:024.12:184.09:432.99:390.47:264:57Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:404.23:193.610:532.610:240.87:264:57Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:174.44:373.312:012.27:274:58Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:534.66:093.212:591.67:274:59Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:304.97:383.312:031.61:491.07:274:59Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:075.28:533.512:552.02:340.37:285:00Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:475.59:553.81:482.43:18-0.37:285:01Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:285.810:544.12:392.64:02-0.87:285:02Waning Crescent31Mon
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 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.

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