Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 54m at 12:11 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:34 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:044.48:035.21:301.51:250.36:158:04Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:184.48:425.62:270.72:170.66:148:05Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:264.59:216.03:180.03:061.06:128:06Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:284.610:016.24:07-0.63:531.36:118:07Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:274.710:426.34:55-1.14:401.76:108:08Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:234.75:42-1.45:282.06:098:09Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:174.76:28-1.46:182.36:088:10Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:086.12:124.67:16-1.37:112.56:078:11Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:535.83:074.58:04-1.08:102.66:068:12Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:415.44:024.48:54-0.79:172.76:058:13Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:334.94:584.49:47-0.310:332.66:048:14Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:324.45:514.510:410.111:482.46:038:15Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:404.06:384.611:370.56:028:15Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:563.77:174.712:552.012:300.86:018:16Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:133.67:504.91:511.51:191.16:008:17Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:223.78:215.12:381.02:031.56:008:18Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:223.88:515.33:190.62:441.75:598:19Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:143.99:215.53:560.23:232.05:588:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:024.09:525.64:30-0.24:002.25:578:21New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:474.210:265.75:03-0.44:372.45:568:22New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:304.25:37-0.75:142.65:568:22New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:134.36:13-0.95:542.75:558:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:574.36:51-1.06:382.75:548:24Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:205.72:424.47:33-1.07:282.85:548:25Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:065.53:294.58:17-0.98:272.75:538:26Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:575.24:164.69:05-0.79:372.55:538:26Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:574.85:034.89:57-0.310:542.25:528:27First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:094.45:505.110:520.15:528:28First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:334.06:365.412:101.611:48 AM0.65:518:29First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:003.97:205.81:170.912:451.05:518:29Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:213.98:046.12:160.21:411.55:508:30Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 3:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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