Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : 9:39 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 2:51 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - Jul 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:255.82:035.47:16-0.87:521.94:527:41Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:245.22:505.58:03-0.29:031.64:527:41First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:304.63:375.68:530.510:171.44:537:40First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:474.04:265.79:471.111:281.04:537:40First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:153.75:165.810:451.74:547:40First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:453.76:045.812:330.611:46 AM2.24:547:40Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:003.96:505.91:290.312:462.54:557:40Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:594.17:335.92:170.01:402.74:557:39Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:464.38:145.92:59-0.22:282.84:567:39Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:274.48:525.93:37-0.33:122.84:577:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:024.59:295.84:11-0.43:522.84:577:38Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:344.510:065.74:43-0.44:312.74:587:38Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:034.65:14-0.45:082.74:597:37Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:324.75:44-0.35:462.64:597:37Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:014.86:14-0.16:282.45:007:36Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:314.96:460.17:132.35:017:36Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:434.72:045.17:200.58:052.15:027:35Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:344.32:405.37:570.99:061.85:027:35Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:383.93:215.48:401.410:131.55:037:34Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:023.64:075.79:311.911:211.05:047:33Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:383.64:595.910:322.35:057:33Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:053.85:546.212:250.411:39 AM2.65:057:32Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:124.16:506.51:22-0.112:452.75:067:31Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:064.47:466.72:15-0.61:472.65:077:31Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:534.78:416.83:04-1.02:452.45:087:30New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:365.09:346.83:51-1.23:402.25:097:29New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:185.210:286.64:36-1.24:351.95:107:28New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:595.511:216.25:20-1.05:311.75:107:27Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:395.66:04-0.66:281.55:117:26Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:165.71:215.76:47-0.17:271.35:127:25Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:135.12:035.87:310.58:311.25:137:24Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:15 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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