Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bolinas, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bolinas, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:25 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 7:11 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414958
Common Questions About Tides

Bolinas, CA Tides - Sep 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:183.22:213.98:071.29:531.35:396:41Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:242.92:514.08:381.511:041.25:406:40First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:462.63:314.09:181.75:416:38First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:102.64:264.012:171.010:08 AM2.05:426:37First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:262.75:374.11:240.711:12 AM2.15:436:35First Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:262.86:534.22:210.512:272.25:446:34Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:133.07:584.33:110.31:402.15:456:32Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:513.18:544.53:560.12:461.95:456:31Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:253.39:454.64:370.03:471.75:466:29Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:583.510:344.65:150.14:441.45:476:28Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:323.811:234.55:510.15:401.25:486:26Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:064.06:240.36:361.05:496:24Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:134.212:434.36:560.57:340.85:506:23Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:073.91:234.57:280.78:350.75:516:21Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:073.52:074.58:021.09:420.75:516:20Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:183.12:574.58:421.310:540.65:526:18Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:372.93:564.49:321.65:536:17Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:582.95:064.312:070.510:40 AM1.85:546:15Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:123.06:194.21:130.312:042.05:556:14Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:143.37:274.12:120.21:251.95:566:12Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:033.58:254.13:020.12:331.85:566:10Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:453.79:144.03:460.13:301.65:576:09Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:223.89:584.04:250.24:211.55:586:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:553.910:383.85:000.45:061.35:596:06New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:243.911:173.75:300.65:491.26:006:04New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:503.911:563.55:530.86:291.16:016:03New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:104.06:121.07:091.06:026:01New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:373.312:284.16:281.27:500.96:036:00Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:233.112:454.16:491.48:350.86:035:58Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:172.91:114.27:181.69:270.86:045:56Waxing Crescent30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414958)

Common Questions About Bolinas, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bolinas, CA today?

Slack tide in Bolinas, CA is approximately 11:18 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 Bolinas, CA?

Bolinas, 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 Bolinas, 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 Bolinas, CA?

Tide predictions for Bolinas, 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 Bolinas, CA?

Tide data for Bolinas, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414958. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414958.

What is the moon phase in Bolinas, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bolinas, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Bolinas, 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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