Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Ross, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Ross, CA.
Next low tide : 9:16 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 3:13 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9416024
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Ross, CA Tides - Sep 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:285.210:556.34:54-0.54:591.66:437:42New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:045.55:35-0.45:471.26:447:40New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:425.76:16-0.16:370.96:457:39Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:405.81:215.86:580.37:300.76:457:37Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:385.42:045.97:430.88:280.66:467:36Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:415.02:505.98:321.49:320.56:477:34Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:544.63:435.99:281.910:440.56:487:32First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:184.34:425.810:372.411:590.46:497:31First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:454.45:485.711:572.76:507:29First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:584.66:545.71:090.31:132.66:517:28Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:554.87:555.72:100.22:172.56:517:26Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:415.08:505.73:010.13:102.26:527:25Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:205.19:385.63:450.13:562.06:537:23Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:545.110:225.64:240.24:371.86:547:21Full Moon14Thu
15Fri11:245.211:045.44:580.35:141.66:557:20Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:515.211:445.25:310.55:491.46:567:18Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:175.26:020.86:231.36:577:17Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:235.012:425.26:321.16:581.26:587:15Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:044.81:095.27:031.57:351.16:587:13Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:484.51:395.27:361.98:161.16:597:12Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:394.22:145.18:132.39:031.17:007:10Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:404.02:565.08:572.69:591.07:017:09Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:563.93:485.09:572.911:051.07:027:07Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:184.04:505.011:153.17:037:05Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:254.25:585.112:130.812:333.07:047:04Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:154.57:035.31:140.51:342.77:057:02Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:564.78:035.52:070.22:262.37:067:01Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:335.09:005.72:550.03:121.87:066:59Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:085.39:545.83:39-0.13:581.27:076:58Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:445.610:495.84:210.04:440.77:086:56New Moon30Sat
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 6:14 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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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