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 5h 52m at 7:50 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 2:16 pm (5.6 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 - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:305.112:394.56:441.26:451.16:456:05Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:595.11:264.27:251.27:201.66:436:06Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:315.02:213.88:121.27:592.06:426:07Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:104.93:323.69:081.28:492.46:406:08First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:564.95:013.510:141.19:572.76:396:09First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:534.96:253.711:230.911:162.86:376:10First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:554.97:253.912:250.66:366:11First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:585.18:084.212:252.71:170.36:346:12Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:565.38:454.51:202.42:020.06:336:13Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:505.59:194.82:072.12:43-0.36:316:14Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:415.79:535.12:511.63:23-0.46:306:15Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:315.810:285.33:351.24:02-0.36:286:16Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:225.711:035.64:200.74:42-0.26:276:17Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:145.611:415.85:070.35:230.26:256:18Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:085.35:560.06:060.66:246:19Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:215.91:074.96:49-0.16:521.16:226:20Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:055.92:134.57:46-0.17:441.66:216:21Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:555.73:294.28:51-0.18:482.16:196:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:525.54:534.110:020.010:072.46:176:23Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:585.36:124.311:170.111:322.46:166:24Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:105.27:154.512:250.06:146:25Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:205.18:054.812:452.21:230.06:136:26Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:225.18:464.91:451.92:120.06:116:27Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:165.19:225.02:341.62:540.16:106:28Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:045.19:535.13:181.33:300.26:086:29New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:485.010:215.13:561.04:040.56:076:30New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:304.910:475.14:320.84:360.76:056:31New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:114.711:135.15:060.65:071.06:036:32New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:514.511:395.15:390.55:391.36:026:33New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:334.36:130.46:111.76:006:34Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:085.11:194.16:500.46:462.05:596:35Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 11:03 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 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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