Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bolinas, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bolinas, CA.
Next low tide : 11:02 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 7:09 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414958
Common Questions About Tides

Bolinas, CA Tides - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:314.510:263.02:181.94:32-0.36:436:03Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:284.610:593.23:281.65:10-0.46:416:04Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:204.611:323.54:311.35:45-0.36:406:05Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:104.45:291.06:17-0.16:386:06Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:063.811:59 AM4.16:260.86:470.16:376:07Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:424.112:513.77:230.67:140.36:366:08Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:194.31:483.28:220.47:420.66:346:09Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:594.42:542.89:260.48:131.06:336:10Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:424.34:112.510:350.38:511.36:316:11Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:334.25:362.411:470.29:431.76:306:12Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:364.06:592.512:560.16:286:13Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:503.88:072.81:57-0.16:276:14Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:053.78:593.012:452.02:49-0.26:256:15Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:093.69:403.22:081.93:34-0.26:246:16Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:003.610:153.43:101.74:13-0.16:226:17Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:443.610:463.44:021.54:470.06:216:18Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:233.511:133.54:471.35:170.26:196:19New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:593.411:363.65:281.15:410.46:186:19New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:363.211:553.76:081.06:000.66:166:20New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:143.06:470.86:170.86:156:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:123.912:562.87:270.76:351.06:136:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:304.01:462.68:100.66:591.26:116:23Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:564.12:502.39:010.57:291.46:106:24Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:304.24:092.210:020.48:061.66:086:25Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:134.25:352.111:130.38:561.86:076:26First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:074.16:512.312:240.26:056:27First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:173.97:482.51:260.06:046:28First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:453.88:312.72:19-0.16:026:29First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:103.99:083.01:121.83:05-0.26:016:30Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:183.99:423.32:271.43:46-0.25:596:31Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:173.910:163.63:331.14:22-0.15:586:31Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:05 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Bolinas, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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