Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : in 17m at 12:34 pm (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:324.28:215.93:24-0.32:423.34:527:41Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:104.39:026.04:00-0.53:243.34:527:40New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:464.49:426.04:35-0.74:053.34:537:40New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:204.55:11-0.94:463.24:537:40New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:534.55:47-1.05:303.14:547:40Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:274.76:23-0.96:192.94:557:40Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:014.87:01-0.77:142.64:557:39Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:405.22:365.07:39-0.38:182.34:567:39Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:384.73:135.38:200.29:281.94:567:39First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:504.13:535.69:050.910:411.34:577:38First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:203.74:365.99:551.611:510.64:587:38First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:033.65:236.210:532.24:587:38Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:383.86:146.412:540.011:57 AM2.74:597:37Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:514.17:086.61:52-0.61:033.05:007:37Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:484.48:016.72:45-1.02:053.15:007:36Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:364.68:536.73:34-1.23:043.15:017:36Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:194.89:436.54:21-1.33:592.95:027:35Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:004.95:05-1.24:512.85:037:34Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:384.95:46-1.05:432.65:037:34Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:145.06:24-0.76:352.55:047:33Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:055.41:485.07:01-0.27:302.35:057:32Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:534.92:205.17:370.38:282.15:067:32Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:464.32:535.18:141.09:321.95:077:31Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:513.83:275.28:521.610:381.65:077:30Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:193.44:055.39:372.311:431.35:087:29Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:103.44:485.410:332.85:097:29Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:463.65:355.512:420.911:40 AM3.25:107:28Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:473.96:255.71:330.512:443.35:117:27Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:304.27:145.82:180.21:393.45:127:26Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:054.38:006.02:59-0.12:263.35:137:25Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:374.58:456.13:36-0.43:073.25:137:24New Moon31Sun
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 3:19 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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