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 4h 14m 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 - May 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:594.18:255.12:201.12:030.95:157:04Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:544.18:485.23:000.62:371.35:147:05Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:444.19:105.33:350.23:091.75:137:06New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:324.19:335.44:07-0.13:402.05:117:07New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:184.19:585.54:39-0.34:122.45:107:08New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:034.15:10-0.54:442.75:097:09New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:504.05:43-0.55:182.95:087:10Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:384.06:20-0.65:553.15:077:11Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:314.07:01-0.66:393.25:067:12Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:155.23:273.97:47-0.57:363.35:057:12Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:035.04:224.08:40-0.48:523.25:047:13First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:024.75:094.29:37-0.310:183.05:037:14First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:134.45:494.510:34-0.111:332.45:027:15First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:334.26:244.811:280.15:017:16First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:564.16:585.212:331.712:190.45:007:17Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:144.27:325.71:270.81:070.85:007:18Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:264.38:076.12:160.01:531.34:597:19Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:334.48:456.43:04-0.82:401.84:587:20Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:354.59:256.63:52-1.43:272.24:577:20Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:354.610:096.64:41-1.74:162.64:567:21Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:334.65:30-1.85:092.84:567:22Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:304.66:21-1.76:073.04:557:23Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:284.57:13-1.47:123.04:547:24Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:405.63:244.58:08-1.08:283.04:547:25Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:385.14:194.69:03-0.69:502.84:537:25Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:434.55:084.79:59-0.111:072.44:537:26Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:574.05:514.910:520.34:527:27Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:173.76:275.012:131.911:42 AM0.84:527:28Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:383.66:585.21:091.312:281.34:517:28Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:513.67:265.31:560.81:101.74:517:29Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:543.77:535.52:360.31:502.14:507:30Waning Crescent31Tue
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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