Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:01 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 32m at 6:04 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:144.98:504.81:502.12:120.05:576:36Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:104.89:184.92:371.72:500.15:556:37Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:594.89:435.03:181.33:220.45:546:38Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:444.610:055.13:540.93:520.75:526:39New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:284.510:255.24:280.64:201.15:516:39New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:114.310:465.25:000.34:471.55:496:40New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:554.211:085.35:320.15:152.05:486:41New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:424.06:040.05:442.35:466:42Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:333.96:400.06:152.75:456:43Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:055.22:343.77:220.06:513.05:436:44Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:425.13:503.68:110.17:403.25:426:45Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:294.95:123.79:110.18:593.45:406:46First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:294.86:133.910:190.110:393.35:396:47First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:434.66:544.111:260.011:572.95:376:48First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:014.67:264.412:23-0.15:366:49First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:144.77:554.712:552.31:11-0.15:356:50Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:214.88:255.11:451.51:550.05:336:51Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:254.98:555.52:320.82:360.35:326:52Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:264.99:285.93:180.03:170.75:306:53Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:264.910:026.24:05-0.73:581.25:296:54Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:264.810:406.34:53-1.24:411.75:286:55Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:284.65:42-1.45:262.25:266:56Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:324.46:34-1.46:162.65:256:56Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:076.12:404.37:30-1.27:172.95:246:57Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:005.73:534.38:31-0.98:353.15:226:58Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:005.35:034.39:37-0.510:083.05:216:59Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:114.86:024.510:45-0.211:322.65:207:00Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:304.46:494.711:470.05:197:01Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:474.27:274.812:402.112:400.25:177:02Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:574.17:585.01:351.61:240.55:167:03Waning Crescent30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9416024)

Common Questions About Fort Ross, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fort Ross, CA today?

Slack tide in Fort Ross, CA is approximately 10:02 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 Fort Ross, CA?

Fort Ross, 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 Fort Ross, 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 Fort Ross, CA?

Tide predictions for Fort Ross, 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 Fort Ross, CA?

Tide data for Fort Ross, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9416024. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9416024.

What is the moon phase in Fort Ross, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fort Ross, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Fort Ross, 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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