Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 8:28 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:095.78:154.512:182.61:25-0.36:456:05Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:125.98:574.81:232.22:16-0.66:446:06Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:126.09:365.12:201.83:03-0.76:426:07Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:086.110:145.43:121.33:47-0.66:416:08Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:026.010:525.74:030.84:29-0.46:396:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:555.711:305.84:530.55:110.06:386:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:485.45:430.25:520.46:376:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:095.912:445.06:340.16:361.06:356:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:495.81:434.57:270.27:221.56:346:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:325.62:514.18:240.38:152.16:326:14Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:195.44:113.99:280.49:212.56:316:15Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:145.15:373.910:380.510:422.76:296:16Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:174.96:504.011:480.511:582.76:276:17Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:244.87:424.212:480.56:266:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:264.88:224.41:012.51:380.46:246:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:214.98:544.51:522.22:190.36:236:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:095.09:214.72:341.92:550.36:216:21Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:525.09:464.83:121.63:260.46:206:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:345.010:115.03:461.33:560.56:186:23New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:144.910:375.14:191.04:250.76:176:24New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:554.811:045.34:510.74:550.96:156:25New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:374.611:335.45:250.55:261.26:146:26New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:234.56:020.35:591.56:126:27Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:055.41:144.26:440.26:371.96:106:28Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:425.42:144.07:310.17:212.26:096:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:255.43:253.98:270.18:182.56:076:29First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:195.24:433.99:330.19:342.76:066:30First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:255.15:554.110:440.011:002.66:046:31First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:405.16:524.411:53-0.16:036:32First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:555.17:394.712:172.212:53-0.26:016:33Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:045.28:205.11:201.61:46-0.26:006:34Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 11:39 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 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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