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 48m at 2:29 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:343.93:423.510:291.810:360.47:265:02Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:214.14:563.011:471.611:140.87:265:03Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:084.26:142.71:031.37:265:03Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:534.47:312.62:120.97:265:04Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:344.48:432.512:271.43:110.57:275:05Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:124.59:472.61:051.84:020.27:275:06Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:464.510:422.71:462.04:460.07:265:07Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:184.511:292.82:312.25:27-0.27:265:08Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:494.53:212.36:04-0.37:265:09New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:102.910:20 AM4.54:132.36:39-0.37:265:10New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:463.010:53 AM4.55:042.37:11-0.27:265:11New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:193.111:30 AM4.55:512.27:41-0.27:265:12New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:503.212:104.46:372.18:100.07:265:13Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:213.312:534.27:252.08:380.17:255:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:533.41:413.98:181.99:060.37:255:15Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:273.62:373.59:231.99:360.67:255:16First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:063.83:503.010:481.710:090.87:245:17First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:494.15:262.612:241.47:245:18First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:374.47:032.41:471.07:235:19First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:314.68:272.42:560.57:235:20Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:264.89:372.512:271.73:540.07:225:21Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:225.010:332.71:301.94:45-0.37:225:22Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:165.011:222.92:432.05:31-0.67:215:23Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:085.13:581.96:14-0.67:215:24Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:073.110:58 AM5.05:071.96:53-0.67:205:26Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:493.411:47 AM4.86:081.77:30-0.57:195:27Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:313.612:354.57:041.68:03-0.27:195:28Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:123.71:244.17:591.68:340.07:185:29Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:543.92:173.78:581.59:030.47:175:30Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:364.03:183.210:021.49:310.77:165:31Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:194.14:312.811:151.310:001.17:155:32Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:29 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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