Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 01m at 9:40 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:13 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - Feb 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:285.86:093.911:410.511:082.37:185:34Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:286.07:284.112:490.17:175:35Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:286.18:304.412:222.41:47-0.37:165:36Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:256.29:204.71:292.42:38-0.67:165:37Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:186.310:045.02:272.33:24-0.77:155:39Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:086.210:445.13:192.14:05-0.77:145:40New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:546.111:215.24:071.94:44-0.67:135:41New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:395.811:555.24:531.85:21-0.47:115:42New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:225.55:371.75:57-0.17:105:43Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:285.212:055.16:201.66:320.37:095:44Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:005.212:494.77:051.57:070.87:085:45Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:325.11:384.27:541.57:441.37:075:47Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:075.12:373.88:481.58:261.87:065:48First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:475.03:543.59:511.49:182.37:055:49First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:335.05:293.411:001.310:252.67:045:50First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:275.06:553.612:061.07:025:51First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:255.17:543.91:020.77:015:52First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:215.38:364.112:432.71:480.47:005:53Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:125.59:114.41:352.62:290.06:595:54Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:015.79:444.62:202.43:06-0.26:575:55Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:475.810:164.93:022.13:41-0.46:565:56Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:325.910:495.13:431.84:17-0.56:555:58Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:195.811:225.34:251.44:53-0.46:535:59Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:065.711:575.55:091.15:31-0.16:526:00Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:575.45:560.86:100.26:516:01Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:355.712:525.06:470.66:530.76:496:02Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:165.71:554.57:430.57:401.36:486:03Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:025.83:094.18:470.48:351.86:466:04Third Quarter28Sat
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 12:56 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Fort Ross, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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