Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 38m at 7:06 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:495.63:115.58:30-0.29:121.76:158:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:534.93:545.79:160.510:241.36:168:22First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:094.34:415.910:061.311:400.96:178:21First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:403.95:316.011:032.06:178:20First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:203.96:256.112:530.512:102.56:188:18First Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:444.27:206.11:580.11:202.96:198:17Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:474.48:136.22:55-0.22:253.06:208:16Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:374.79:036.23:44-0.43:213.06:218:15Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:204.89:486.14:28-0.54:102.96:228:14Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:574.810:316.05:07-0.54:542.86:238:13Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:304.85:42-0.45:342.76:248:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:594.86:15-0.36:132.56:248:10Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:264.86:46-0.16:512.46:258:09Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:265.31:524.87:160.27:312.26:268:08Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:065.02:184.97:460.68:142.16:278:06Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:494.62:465.08:171.19:021.96:288:05Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:394.23:175.18:491.69:571.86:298:04Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:443.83:545.29:272.111:011.56:308:02Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:143.64:395.310:152.66:318:01Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:023.65:315.412:091.211:21 AM3.06:328:00Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:283.96:295.61:130.812:373.36:337:58Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:234.27:275.92:100.31:443.36:337:57Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:054.48:236.23:00-0.22:403.16:347:56Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:424.79:166.43:47-0.63:312.86:357:54Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:184.910:096.54:31-0.84:192.46:367:53New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:535.111:016.55:13-0.95:082.06:377:51New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:285.35:54-0.85:591.66:387:50New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:045.56:35-0.46:521.26:397:48Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:505.91:415.87:160.17:490.96:407:47Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:495.32:215.97:590.88:500.76:407:45Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:574.83:046.08:441.59:570.66:417:44First Quarter31Fri
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 10:30 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 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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