Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 10:44 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:16 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - Jun 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:164.710:256.54:41-1.14:241.85:508:31New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:144.85:29-1.45:142.15:498:31New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:104.96:18-1.66:072.35:498:32New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:054.97:07-1.67:042.55:498:33Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:456.13:004.97:57-1.38:062.65:498:33Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:365.73:564.98:49-1.09:162.75:488:34Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:325.24:514.99:43-0.610:322.55:488:35First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:344.65:445.010:39-0.111:482.35:488:35First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:454.26:335.111:350.45:488:36First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:043.87:165.212:571.912:290.85:488:36First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:233.77:535.31:551.41:201.25:488:37Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:353.78:265.52:440.92:061.65:488:37Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:373.88:575.63:270.52:491.95:488:37Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:304.09:285.74:050.23:292.25:488:38Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:174.19:595.74:40-0.14:082.55:488:38Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:004.25:13-0.34:452.75:488:39Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:404.35:46-0.55:222.85:488:39Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:204.46:19-0.66:002.95:488:39Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:594.46:54-0.76:413.05:488:40Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:185.62:394.57:31-0.77:263.05:488:40Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:595.43:204.68:11-0.68:192.95:488:40Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:455.14:034.78:54-0.59:212.85:498:40Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:394.84:474.99:41-0.210:332.55:498:40Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:444.45:315.110:320.211:472.05:498:41Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:044.16:155.411:270.65:508:41Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:333.97:005.812:551.412:241.15:508:41Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:584.07:446.21:550.61:201.55:508:41Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:134.28:306.52:49-0.12:161.95:518:41Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:184.49:166.73:40-0.73:112.25:518:41Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:164.710:036.84:29-1.14:052.45:528:41New Moon30Tue
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 2:00 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 First 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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