Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : 10:44 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 15m at 3:29 pm (5.5 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 - Jun 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:023.87:515.52:340.21:522.34:507:31Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:523.98:235.73:11-0.22:322.64:497:31Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:364.18:585.83:45-0.43:112.84:497:32Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:174.29:345.84:19-0.63:492.94:497:33Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:574.310:115.84:54-0.84:282.94:497:33Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:364.35:30-0.95:092.94:487:34Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:154.46:07-1.05:552.94:487:34Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:554.56:47-0.96:472.84:487:35Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:205.32:364.67:30-0.87:492.74:487:35Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:134.93:174.88:15-0.49:002.44:487:36Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:174.54:005.19:030.010:151.94:487:36Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:344.04:435.49:540.611:281.24:477:37Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:043.75:285.810:491.14:477:37Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:353.76:136.112:320.511:47 AM1.74:477:38Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:563.97:006.41:29-0.212:452.14:487:38Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:044.27:476.62:22-0.71:422.44:487:39Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:024.48:356.63:11-1.22:382.64:487:39New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:544.69:246.63:59-1.43:332.74:487:39New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:424.710:116.44:45-1.44:272.74:487:39New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:274.85:29-1.35:212.74:487:40New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:114.96:12-1.16:162.64:487:40Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:524.96:54-0.87:142.54:497:40Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:335.22:324.97:35-0.38:152.44:497:40Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:244.63:114.98:160.29:202.24:497:40First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:214.13:505.08:580.710:281.94:497:41First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:313.64:285.19:421.311:321.54:507:41First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:583.35:075.310:321.94:507:41First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:333.35:475.412:301.111:26 AM2.34:517:41First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:543.56:275.61:200.712:212.74:517:41Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:543.87:085.72:050.31:132.94:517:41Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 7:06 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 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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