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 4h 00m 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 - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:465.11:544.68:422.38:360.47:305:02First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:275.23:043.99:542.09:211.17:305:03First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:075.34:313.511:061.610:101.87:305:04First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:485.46:143.412:121.27:305:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:285.57:463.61:080.77:305:06Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:095.68:513.912:062.81:560.37:305:07Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:505.79:404.21:043.12:380.07:305:08Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:325.810:204.31:563.23:15-0.27:305:08Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:135.910:544.42:413.33:51-0.47:305:09Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:536.011:264.53:223.24:24-0.67:305:10Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:326.011:554.53:593.14:56-0.77:305:11Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:116.04:363.05:27-0.87:305:12Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:254.610:50 AM5.85:152.85:59-0.77:295:13Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:544.711:31 AM5.65:582.66:32-0.57:295:14Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:244.912:155.26:452.47:06-0.17:295:15Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:565.01:074.77:402.17:420.47:285:17Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:305.32:124.18:431.88:221.17:285:18Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:075.53:393.69:541.39:091.87:275:19Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:515.75:293.511:080.810:072.47:275:20Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:426.07:153.712:190.27:275:21Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:386.28:304.11:22-0.47:265:22Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:386.49:244.412:353.12:18-0.97:255:23Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:366.610:094.71:443.13:10-1.27:255:24Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:326.610:504.92:443.03:56-1.37:245:25New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:256.611:285.03:402.74:40-1.37:245:26New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:156.44:322.45:21-1.17:235:28New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:045.111:03 AM6.05:232.25:59-0.87:225:29Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:395.211:51 AM5.56:141.96:35-0.37:215:30Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:135.212:404.97:061.87:110.37:215:31Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:455.31:344.38:011.67:471.07:205:32Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:195.32:393.89:011.58:241.77:195:33First Quarter31Tue
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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