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 55m 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 - Mar 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:565.74:374.010:000.39:452.36:456:05Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:585.66:054.111:170.211:082.56:446:06Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:065.67:164.312:270.06:426:07Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:145.68:114.612:272.41:28-0.26:416:08Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:165.68:564.91:322.22:19-0.36:396:09Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:125.69:355.02:271.93:03-0.36:386:10Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:025.610:115.13:151.63:42-0.26:366:11New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:485.510:435.23:581.34:180.06:356:12New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:315.311:125.24:381.14:520.36:336:13New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:135.011:405.25:161.05:250.66:326:14New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:544.85:540.95:580.96:306:15Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:085.212:374.56:310.86:311.36:296:16Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:375.11:244.17:110.87:061.86:276:17Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:095.02:183.97:560.87:462.26:266:18Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:474.93:263.68:480.98:372.56:246:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:334.84:493.69:510.99:462.76:236:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:304.76:093.710:590.811:082.86:216:21First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:354.77:063.912:030.66:206:22First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:414.87:484.212:172.612:570.46:186:23Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:425.08:244.51:122.31:430.26:166:24Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:375.28:574.81:581.92:240.06:156:25Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:305.49:305.12:411.43:04-0.16:136:26Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:215.510:045.43:230.93:430.06:126:27Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:125.510:395.64:070.44:220.26:106:28Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:045.311:165.84:520.05:030.56:096:29Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:585.111:565.95:40-0.35:460.96:076:30Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:564.86:31-0.56:321.36:066:30Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:405.92:004.57:25-0.57:241.86:046:31Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:295.83:124.38:26-0.48:272.26:026:32Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:265.54:304.29:35-0.29:472.46:016:33Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:335.25:474.310:48-0.111:132.45:596:34Third Quarter31Tue
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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