Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bolinas, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bolinas, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 43m at 9:44 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:29 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414958
Common Questions About Tides

Bolinas, CA Tides - Nov 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:473.77:213.11:130.71:511.66:365:12Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:203.98:193.01:490.92:481.36:375:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:484.19:133.02:191.13:410.96:385:10Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:124.210:032.92:451.34:300.66:395:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:354.410:532.83:091.55:180.36:405:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:594.611:432.83:351.66:050.16:415:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:284.84:071.86:50-0.16:425:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:342.711:04 AM4.94:471.97:36-0.26:435:05New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:282.711:46 AM4.95:342.08:23-0.36:445:04Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:252.712:334.86:312.19:11-0.26:455:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:222.81:284.67:352.110:01-0.16:465:02Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:193.02:334.28:512.110:520.06:475:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:133.33:533.810:212.111:420.26:485:01First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:043.65:203.511:541.86:495:00First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:513.96:403.312:290.31:171.56:504:59Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:354.37:513.11:130.62:271.06:524:59Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:164.68:553.01:530.83:300.66:534:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:554.89:552.92:301.14:260.26:544:57Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:304.910:522.83:061.45:17-0.16:554:57Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:044.911:472.83:421.66:04-0.36:564:56Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:374.84:211.96:47-0.46:574:55Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:412.911:08 AM4.75:052.17:28-0.46:584:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:333.011:41 AM4.65:532.28:06-0.36:594:54Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:243.112:164.46:452.38:44-0.17:004:54Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:133.212:554.17:382.39:200.07:014:53Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:003.31:413.98:362.39:570.27:024:53Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:463.42:373.59:412.210:340.47:034:53Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:293.53:493.210:562.111:110.77:044:52Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:093.75:162.912:141.97:054:52Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:463.96:392.71:261.57:064:52Third Quarter30Fri
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 1:06 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 37% 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 (37% 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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