Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 10:44 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:10 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:304.78:094.71:062.11:300.25:576:36Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:314.78:414.91:581.72:120.45:556:37Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:234.69:095.02:421.32:480.65:546:38Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:114.69:335.13:200.93:200.85:526:39Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:554.59:565.23:550.63:501.15:516:40Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:374.410:195.24:280.34:181.55:496:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:194.310:445.35:000.14:471.85:486:41Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:014.25:320.05:172.15:466:42Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:464.16:06-0.15:482.45:456:43Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:363.96:44-0.16:232.65:436:44Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:175.22:333.87:28-0.17:052.85:426:45Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:585.13:393.78:19-0.18:013.05:406:46Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:504.94:473.89:180.09:223.05:396:47Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:544.75:444.010:220.010:512.85:376:48Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:094.66:294.311:240.05:366:49Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:274.67:074.612:042.312:210.05:356:50Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:414.77:435.01:031.61:110.15:336:51Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:484.88:185.51:550.91:570.45:326:52Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:524.88:545.92:440.12:420.75:306:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:524.99:326.23:32-0.63:261.15:296:54New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:514.910:116.34:20-1.14:111.55:286:55New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:494.810:546.45:08-1.44:581.95:266:56New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:474.75:58-1.45:482.25:256:57Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:484.56:50-1.36:442.55:246:57Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:285.92:514.47:45-1.07:492.75:226:58Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:225.43:564.48:44-0.69:072.75:216:59First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:234.94:594.49:46-0.210:302.65:207:00First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:334.55:544.610:490.111:452.25:197:01First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:494.26:394.711:470.45:177:02First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:054.07:164.912:471.712:380.75:167:03Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 1:57 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 37% 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 (37% 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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