Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : 11:53 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 4:12 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:184.14:185.410:453.35:416:44Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:264.35:245.312:140.612:033.35:426:42Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:144.56:255.41:130.41:043.15:436:41Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:514.67:185.42:010.31:542.85:446:39Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:214.78:055.52:400.22:352.55:456:38Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:464.78:475.53:130.23:122.25:466:36Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:094.99:275.43:420.33:471.95:476:34New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:315.010:075.34:080.44:211.65:486:33New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:545.210:485.14:340.74:551.35:486:31New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:175.311:324.85:001.05:301.15:496:30New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:425.55:281.46:090.85:506:28Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:194.612:115.65:581.86:520.75:516:27Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:144.312:445.76:312.37:420.55:526:25Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:224.01:255.77:102.78:430.55:536:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:493.82:185.68:023.19:550.45:546:22First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:253.93:265.69:213.411:110.25:556:20First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:394.14:435.610:583.35:556:19First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:294.45:575.812:20-0.112:193.05:566:17Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:084.77:045.91:17-0.31:222.45:576:16Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:445.18:065.92:06-0.32:171.85:586:14Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:175.49:045.92:49-0.23:081.25:596:12Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:515.79:595.73:300.03:560.66:006:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:245.910:555.44:090.54:440.26:016:09Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:576.111:515.14:481.05:320.06:026:08Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:326.15:281.66:19-0.16:036:06Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:504.812:086.06:102.17:090.06:036:04Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:544.512:475.86:552.78:030.26:046:03Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:064.31:325.57:513.19:050.46:056:01Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:304.22:275.29:053.410:150.66:066:00Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:484.23:344.910:333.411:250.66:075:58Third Quarter30Sun
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 8:02 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Fort Ross, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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