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 2h 51m 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 - Jan 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:116.011:424.23:292.94:48-1.37:285:02New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:596.14:202.95:35-1.67:285:03New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:274.410:49 AM6.25:122.96:22-1.67:285:04New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:114.411:41 AM6.06:062.77:09-1.57:285:05Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:554.512:355.77:042.57:56-1.27:285:06Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:394.61:325.28:092.38:43-0.77:285:07Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:244.82:364.59:212.19:310.07:285:08First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:094.93:513.910:391.710:220.77:285:09First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:565.15:213.511:581.311:171.47:285:10First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:425.27:003.41:090.87:285:11First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:295.48:273.512:162.02:100.37:275:12Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:155.49:353.81:182.43:02-0.17:275:13Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:595.510:294.02:172.73:47-0.47:275:14Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:415.511:134.23:112.94:27-0.57:275:15Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:225.411:524.23:593.05:03-0.67:265:16Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:005.44:422.95:37-0.67:265:17Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:274.210:38 AM5.35:212.96:10-0.57:255:18Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:584.211:14 AM5.25:582.86:41-0.47:255:19Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:274.111:50 AM5.06:362.77:11-0.37:255:20Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:544.212:274.77:152.67:41-0.17:245:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:224.21:074.47:592.48:120.37:235:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:514.31:524.08:492.38:440.77:235:23Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:234.42:503.59:482.09:201.27:225:24Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:584.64:103.210:541.710:031.87:225:26Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:374.85:593.012:031.27:215:27Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:225.07:463.21:060.77:205:28Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:135.29:023.512:062.72:040.17:205:29Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:085.59:553.91:173.02:56-0.57:195:30Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:035.810:404.12:223.03:46-1.07:185:31Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:576.011:204.33:192.94:33-1.37:175:32New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:516.14:132.65:19-1.57:165:33New Moon31Thu
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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