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 1h 35m 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 - Sep 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:125.310:545.84:45-0.24:581.35:426:43New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:425.611:475.45:200.25:460.95:436:41Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:155.95:550.76:380.65:446:40Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:474.912:516.06:331.47:340.35:446:38Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:554.51:326.17:162.18:390.25:456:37First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:184.12:236.08:062.79:520.25:466:35First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:574.03:245.99:163.211:100.15:476:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:294.24:365.810:493.45:486:32First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:344.55:495.812:24-0.112:163.25:496:31Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:214.76:565.81:25-0.21:232.95:506:29Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:004.97:545.82:16-0.32:172.55:516:27Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:355.18:455.82:58-0.23:042.15:516:26Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:055.29:325.63:35-0.13:471.75:526:24Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:335.210:175.34:080.24:261.45:536:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:575.311:015.04:390.65:041.25:546:21Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:205.311:454.75:081.05:411.05:556:20Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:435.45:381.56:180.95:566:18Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:324.412:075.46:072.16:570.85:576:16Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:254.212:355.36:382.57:410.85:586:15Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:293.91:105.27:133.08:340.95:586:13Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:553.81:555.17:593.49:390.95:596:12Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:403.82:555.09:193.610:530.86:006:10Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:514.04:065.011:023.66:016:08Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:314.25:175.112:010.612:143.36:026:07Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:014.46:215.212:550.31:053.06:036:05Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:284.67:185.41:390.11:492.56:046:04Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:544.98:135.62:180.02:311.96:056:02Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:215.29:065.62:550.03:131.36:066:00New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:495.510:005.53:300.33:560.66:075:59New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:195.910:555.34:060.74:410.16:075:57New Moon30Fri
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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