Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : 7:11 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 20m at 1:54 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - Mar 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:345.411:044.74:002.24:30-0.26:446:06New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:115.311:264.74:342.04:580.06:426:07New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:485.111:484.85:071.75:240.26:416:08New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:264.95:401.55:510.56:396:09New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:114.912:064.66:151.36:180.96:386:10Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:365.012:504.26:531.26:471.46:366:11Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:035.11:443.97:361.07:191.96:356:12Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:345.12:553.68:280.97:582.46:336:13Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:145.14:333.59:300.78:522.96:326:14First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:055.16:193.610:430.510:143.26:306:15First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:095.27:293.911:560.111:453.26:296:16First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:215.38:154.21:00-0.36:276:17Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:305.68:534.512:562.91:55-0.76:266:18Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:335.89:284.81:542.52:43-0.96:246:19Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:326.010:035.12:461.93:27-1.06:236:20Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:276.010:375.33:351.34:09-0.86:216:21Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:225.911:115.64:250.84:50-0.46:206:22Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:175.611:465.85:140.35:300.16:186:23Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:145.16:060.06:110.76:166:24Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:235.81:164.76:58-0.26:541.46:156:25Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:025.82:254.27:55-0.27:422.16:136:26Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:455.63:494.08:57-0.18:432.76:126:27Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:355.35:234.010:070.110:063.06:106:28Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:375.06:444.211:210.111:363.06:096:29Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:474.87:414.412:280.16:076:29Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:584.88:244.512:492.81:250.16:066:30Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:004.88:574.61:442.52:110.06:046:31Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:534.99:254.72:292.12:490.16:026:32Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:394.99:504.73:071.83:220.26:016:33Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:214.910:114.83:421.53:510.35:596:34New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:024.810:334.94:141.14:190.65:586:35New Moon31Sat
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 4:32 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 (8% 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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