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 13m at 1:01 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:27 am (4.0 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 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:343.54:545.710:121.64:527:41First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:163.55:386.012:070.811:08 AM2.24:527:40Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:473.76:266.31:050.012:092.64:537:40Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:584.07:176.61:59-0.61:112.94:537:40Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:564.38:106.82:51-1.22:113.04:547:40Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:464.69:046.93:42-1.53:103.04:547:40Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:324.89:576.84:31-1.74:072.94:557:40Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:154.95:19-1.65:052.74:567:39Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:575.06:05-1.46:042.54:567:39Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:385.16:49-1.07:062.34:577:39Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:385.52:185.37:32-0.48:122.14:577:38Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:364.82:595.48:140.29:221.84:587:38Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:434.23:395.58:580.910:341.54:597:37Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:053.74:215.59:461.711:421.15:007:37Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:453.55:045.610:412.35:007:36Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:213.65:485.612:440.711:42 AM2.85:017:36Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:333.96:335.71:370.412:443.15:027:35Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:264.27:175.82:230.11:403.35:027:35Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:084.38:005.93:04-0.12:283.35:037:34Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:434.48:415.93:41-0.33:113.25:047:33New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:144.59:215.94:15-0.43:493.15:057:33New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:434.59:595.94:46-0.54:263.05:067:32New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:104.65:17-0.55:042.85:067:31New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:374.75:46-0.55:442.65:077:30Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:054.96:16-0.36:282.45:087:30Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:005.21:335.16:470.07:182.15:097:29Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:484.82:045.37:210.58:141.85:107:28Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:464.32:395.57:571.19:181.45:117:27First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:023.83:195.78:391.810:291.05:117:26First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:423.64:076.09:312.411:400.55:127:25First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:313.65:036.210:382.95:137:24First Quarter31Mon
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 4:44 am — 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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