Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 41m at 10:00 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:464.69:136.13:25-0.63:081.45:167:03New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:444.69:516.24:11-1.03:531.85:157:04New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:404.610:296.14:55-1.24:382.25:137:05New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:354.55:40-1.25:262.55:127:06Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:304.46:26-1.16:172.75:117:07Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:264.37:13-0.87:132.95:107:08Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:375.33:244.28:03-0.58:203.05:097:09Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:274.84:214.28:56-0.29:372.95:087:10First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:254.45:124.39:520.210:522.65:077:11First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:324.05:544.410:470.511:572.25:067:12First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:473.86:294.611:380.85:057:13First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:033.66:594.812:521.712:241.05:047:14Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:133.77:265.01:381.21:051.45:037:15Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:153.77:545.32:180.71:431.75:027:15Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:103.98:225.52:540.22:202.05:017:16Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:014.08:535.73:28-0.22:562.35:007:17Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:494.19:265.84:03-0.63:342.54:597:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:364.210:035.94:40-0.94:122.74:597:19Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:244.35:19-1.14:542.84:587:20Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:124.36:02-1.25:412.94:577:21Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:014.36:47-1.26:352.94:567:22Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:165.62:514.47:37-1.17:402.94:567:22Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:125.33:414.58:29-0.88:582.74:557:23Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:174.84:294.89:23-0.410:212.24:547:24Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:344.45:155.110:190.011:371.64:547:25Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:594.05:585.411:150.54:537:26Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:263.96:405.812:420.812:091.04:527:26Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:454.07:206.11:380.11:011.54:527:27Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:554.18:006.32:29-0.51:521.94:517:28Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:564.38:416.33:16-0.92:422.34:517:29New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:514.49:226.34:00-1.23:312.64:507:29New Moon31Fri
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 1:06 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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