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 : 9:09 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 3:41 am (4.0 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 - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:114.83:493.98:29-0.18:472.95:157:04Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:054.54:424.19:230.110:082.85:147:05Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:104.35:284.310:190.211:222.45:137:06Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:264.16:084.611:150.45:127:07Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:444.06:454.912:221.812:080.65:117:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:584.17:215.31:131.112:570.85:097:09Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:054.37:585.72:000.41:441.15:087:09Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:084.58:376.12:46-0.42:301.45:077:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:074.69:186.43:32-1.03:171.75:067:11New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:044.710:026.54:20-1.44:062.05:057:12New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:004.75:08-1.74:562.25:047:13New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:554.75:59-1.75:512.45:037:14Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:524.76:51-1.56:522.55:027:15Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:325.92:494.77:45-1.28:022.55:027:16Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:315.43:464.78:42-0.79:222.45:017:17First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:374.84:424.99:40-0.310:422.15:007:18First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:514.35:335.010:390.211:541.64:597:19First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:113.96:185.211:360.74:587:19First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:313.86:585.412:561.112:281.14:577:20Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:433.87:335.51:470.61:151.54:577:21Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:443.98:065.52:310.21:581.84:567:22Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:384.08:365.63:10-0.12:392.24:557:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:254.19:065.63:46-0.33:172.44:557:24Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:084.29:385.64:20-0.53:542.64:547:24Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:484.210:105.64:52-0.64:312.74:537:25Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:274.25:25-0.65:082.84:537:26Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:054.25:59-0.65:472.94:527:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:444.26:35-0.66:312.94:527:28Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:015.12:244.37:14-0.57:212.94:517:28Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:454.93:054.47:55-0.38:232.84:517:29Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:364.53:474.68:40-0.19:342.54:507:30Third Quarter31Mon
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 6:25 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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