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 2h 21m at 9:09 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:085.011:42 AM6.26:032.76:55-1.17:114:52Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:584.912:345.77:062.77:45-0.67:124:52Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:495.01:315.18:162.78:35-0.17:134:52Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:385.02:354.59:322.59:270.47:144:52Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:275.13:504.010:472.110:201.07:154:52Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:115.25:163.711:551.711:141.57:164:52Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:525.36:433.612:531.27:174:52Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:295.57:573.812:072.01:410.77:184:52Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:035.68:564.012:562.32:230.37:194:52Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:375.79:464.21:422.63:000.07:194:52Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:115.810:284.32:252.83:35-0.37:204:52Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:455.911:074.43:053.04:08-0.57:214:52New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:215.911:434.53:423.14:41-0.67:224:52New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:575.94:203.15:15-0.77:224:52New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:184.510:35 AM5.84:583.15:49-0.77:234:53New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:534.611:15 AM5.75:393.06:25-0.77:244:53Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:294.611:57 AM5.46:262.97:03-0.57:244:53Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:064.812:455.07:202.87:44-0.27:254:54Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:454.91:434.68:242.58:280.27:254:54First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:255.12:564.19:372.19:170.87:264:55First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:085.44:263.810:521.510:111.47:274:55First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:535.86:033.712:000.87:274:56First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:406.17:303.91:010.17:284:56Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:296.48:404.212:132.31:55-0.57:284:57Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:196.79:384.51:152.62:46-1.07:284:57Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:106.810:294.82:132.73:34-1.37:294:58Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:006.811:154.93:092.74:21-1.57:294:59Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:506.711:595.04:032.75:05-1.47:294:59Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:396.44:572.65:49-1.27:305:00Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:415.111:27 AM6.05:512.56:30-0.97:305:01Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:225.112:155.56:472.37:10-0.37:305:02Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 12:19 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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