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 : 8:28 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 2:32 am (4.5 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 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:304.610:045.94:38-0.74:242.74:527:41Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:074.75:13-0.65:072.74:527:41Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:414.75:47-0.55:492.64:537:40Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:134.76:20-0.36:332.64:537:40Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:454.76:540.07:202.54:547:40Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:384.72:184.87:280.38:122.44:547:40Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:244.32:534.98:050.79:122.24:557:40Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:203.93:315.18:451.110:172.04:557:39Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:313.64:135.29:311.511:211.64:567:39Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:583.44:585.410:242.04:577:39Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:273.55:445.712:191.111:22 AM2.34:577:38Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:423.76:326.01:100.612:222.54:587:38Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:414.07:216.21:560.01:182.64:597:38Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:304.38:106.52:41-0.52:122.64:597:37Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:154.68:596.63:25-0.93:042.55:007:37New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:584.99:506.64:09-1.13:562.35:017:36New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:395.110:416.54:53-1.24:502.15:017:35New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:215.35:37-1.15:451.95:027:35Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:035.56:21-0.86:441.75:037:34Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:315.71:475.77:07-0.37:481.55:047:34Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:315.12:335.87:540.38:581.35:047:33First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:404.53:225.98:450.910:121.05:057:32First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:014.14:156.09:421.511:250.85:067:32First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:323.95:106.010:472.15:077:31First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:584.06:046.012:320.411:55 AM2.45:087:30Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:074.26:576.01:300.212:592.65:097:29Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:014.47:456.02:20-0.11:552.65:097:28Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:464.68:296.03:04-0.22:442.65:107:27Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:254.79:105.93:42-0.23:282.65:117:27Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:594.89:485.84:16-0.24:092.55:127:26Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:294.810:255.64:48-0.24:472.45:137:25Full Moon31Mon
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 5:30 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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