Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 1:44 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:38 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - Mar 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:275.712:425.26:390.66:500.56:456:05Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:085.71:424.77:350.57:361.16:436:06Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:525.62:504.38:360.68:291.76:426:07First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:405.44:124.09:440.69:332.26:406:08First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:345.25:413.910:560.610:502.56:396:09First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:355.16:584.112:060.56:386:10First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:395.07:554.312:052.61:060.46:366:11Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:385.08:384.51:082.51:550.36:356:12Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:305.19:144.61:592.32:370.26:336:13Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:165.29:444.72:422.13:120.16:326:14Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:585.210:114.83:211.83:440.26:306:15Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:375.210:364.93:551.64:140.26:286:16Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:155.111:025.04:281.44:420.46:276:17Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:545.011:295.15:011.15:110.66:256:18Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:344.811:575.15:340.95:400.86:246:19Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:174.66:110.86:121.26:226:20Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:275.21:054.36:520.66:481.56:216:21Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:015.22:024.07:390.57:291.96:196:22Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:425.23:143.88:340.48:222.36:186:23Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:325.14:383.89:390.49:322.66:166:24Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:345.15:594.010:510.210:572.76:156:25Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:455.27:024.312:010.06:136:26Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:575.37:524.612:152.41:02-0.36:116:27Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:045.58:354.91:192.01:55-0.46:106:28Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:055.69:145.22:141.52:43-0.56:086:29Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:025.79:535.53:050.93:29-0.46:076:30New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:575.610:305.73:540.54:12-0.16:056:31New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:515.511:085.84:420.14:550.26:046:32New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:445.211:465.85:30-0.25:380.76:026:33Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:394.96:18-0.26:221.26:016:33Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:255.71:374.57:08-0.27:091.75:596:34Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 5:11 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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