Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bolinas, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bolinas, CA.
Next low tide : 12:06 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 30m at 8:29 am (2.7 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 - Nov 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:322.91:084.87:091.89:34-0.26:365:12Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:422.92:034.68:092.010:33-0.16:375:11Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:523.03:114.29:262.111:320.06:385:10Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:553.34:343.810:582.16:395:09Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:513.65:573.612:280.112:251.96:405:08Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:403.97:103.51:190.21:401.66:415:07Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:234.18:123.32:040.42:441.36:425:06Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:014.39:073.22:440.63:400.96:435:05Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:344.49:583.13:190.84:300.76:455:04Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:044.410:463.03:491.15:170.46:465:03New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:294.511:342.94:121.46:010.26:475:02New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:504.54:311.76:410.16:485:01New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:232.811:07 AM4.54:541.97:200.06:495:00New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:142.811:27 AM4.55:252.07:580.06:505:00Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:072.811:54 AM4.46:052.28:370.06:514:59Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:022.812:304.46:512.39:190.16:524:58Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:572.91:134.27:452.410:030.16:534:58Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:493.02:054.08:482.410:510.26:544:57First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:383.13:113.710:032.411:390.36:554:56First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:213.34:363.511:302.26:564:56First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:003.56:093.312:260.512:521.96:574:55First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:353.87:263.21:070.62:031.56:584:55Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:094.18:333.11:450.83:061.16:594:54Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:424.59:333.02:201.04:050.67:004:54Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:174.810:323.02:551.25:000.27:024:53Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:545.111:292.93:321.45:53-0.27:034:53Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:335.24:141.66:44-0.47:044:53Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:272.911:16 AM5.25:031.77:34-0.67:054:52Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:272.912:015.15:591.98:22-0.67:064:52Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:273.012:524.97:022.09:11-0.57:064:52Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 10:17 am — 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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