Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 07m at 8:41 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:32 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - Feb 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:385.86:233.911:570.511:252.37:195:34Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:385.97:394.21:030.27:185:35Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:355.98:384.412:372.51:58-0.17:175:36Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:295.99:254.61:392.52:45-0.37:165:37Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:175.910:054.82:322.43:26-0.37:155:38Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:005.810:414.93:192.34:02-0.37:145:39New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:415.711:124.94:002.24:35-0.37:135:40New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:195.611:404.94:392.15:06-0.17:125:42New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:565.35:161.95:360.17:115:43New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:074.911:33 AM5.15:521.86:050.37:105:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:345.012:114.86:291.76:360.77:095:45Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:025.012:534.47:101.67:071.17:085:46Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:335.11:424.07:551.67:421.57:065:47Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:095.12:453.78:491.58:241.97:055:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:515.14:083.59:531.39:172.47:045:49First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:415.25:453.511:031.110:272.67:035:51First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:395.37:043.712:090.77:025:52First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:405.48:004.11:060.27:005:53Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:395.78:444.412:492.61:56-0.26:595:54Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:356.09:234.71:462.42:41-0.66:585:55Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:296.210:015.02:372.03:24-0.86:575:56Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:216.210:385.33:261.64:06-0.86:555:57Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:136.211:165.64:161.24:48-0.76:545:58Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:066.011:555.85:060.85:30-0.46:535:59Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:005.65:580.56:130.16:516:00Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:365.912:585.16:530.46:580.76:506:01Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:195.92:024.67:520.37:481.36:486:02Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:075.83:174.28:570.48:461.96:476:03Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:015.74:444.010:100.49:582.36:466:05Third Quarter29Thu
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 11:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Fort Ross, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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