Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bolinas, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bolinas, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 36m at 12:06 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:543.510:043.63:151.34:02-0.15:556:33Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:433.510:373.74:091.04:380.05:546:34Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:263.311:073.74:580.85:090.35:526:35Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:083.211:333.85:430.75:340.55:516:36Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:503.011:563.86:250.55:530.75:496:37Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:342.87:060.46:091.05:486:38Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:133.91:222.67:460.36:301.25:466:39Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:303.92:162.58:280.26:581.35:456:39Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:524.03:192.49:140.17:331.65:436:40Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:243.94:292.310:070.18:181.85:426:41Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:053.85:392.411:070.19:151.95:406:42Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:573.76:422.512:080.15:396:43Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:063.57:332.71:050.05:376:44Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:383.48:142.91:550.05:366:45Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:053.48:483.11:201.72:400.05:356:46Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:123.49:203.32:291.43:200.05:336:47Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:103.49:523.63:301.03:560.25:326:48Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:043.410:233.94:280.64:290.35:306:49New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:563.210:564.25:240.25:010.55:296:50New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:513.011:324.56:19-0.15:340.75:286:50New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:482.87:13-0.36:100.95:266:51Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:104.61:512.68:07-0.56:511.15:256:52Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:524.53:002.59:04-0.57:391.45:246:53Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:404.44:122.510:02-0.58:401.65:226:54Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:364.15:222.711:03-0.59:591.75:216:55First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:463.76:262.912:02-0.45:206:56First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:093.47:203.212:58-0.35:196:57First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:283.28:083.512:551.61:48-0.25:176:58Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:363.18:493.72:061.32:320.05:166:59Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:353.09:253.83:071.03:100.25:157:00Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 3:38 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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