Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 11:18 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:35 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415074
Common Questions About Tides

Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA Tides - Oct 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:126.66:000.46:330.06:045:52New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:456.212:526.86:440.77:23-0.36:055:50New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:426.01:336.97:291.18:14-0.46:065:49Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:405.72:186.88:171.59:08-0.46:075:47Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:425.43:076.69:101.810:07-0.26:085:46Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:505.14:026.210:132.211:110.06:095:44First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:045.05:055.911:302.46:105:43First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:185.16:155.612:210.212:542.46:115:41First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:215.27:285.41:300.42:082.16:125:40First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:135.48:355.32:310.53:091.86:135:39Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:545.69:345.33:220.54:001.56:145:37Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:295.710:265.34:060.74:431.26:155:36Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:595.811:125.34:440.85:200.96:165:34Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:265.911:555.35:181.05:550.76:175:33Full Moon14Mon
15Tue11:515.95:501.26:270.56:175:31Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:365.212:176.06:211.56:580.46:185:30Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:175.112:446.06:531.77:300.36:195:29Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:585.01:136.07:251.98:040.26:205:27Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:424.91:455.97:592.18:410.26:215:26Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:304.72:225.88:382.49:240.26:225:25Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:244.63:055.69:242.510:130.36:235:23Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:244.63:575.410:242.711:100.36:245:22Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:274.75:025.211:422.66:255:21Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:254.96:175.112:130.41:032.46:265:19Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:145.27:335.21:170.42:102.06:275:18Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:575.68:445.32:160.43:071.46:285:17Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:376.09:505.53:090.53:580.86:305:16Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:166.410:515.63:570.64:460.26:315:14Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:556.811:495.74:440.85:33-0.36:325:13New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:357.05:301.16:21-0.76:335:12New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:465.712:177.16:171.37:09-0.96:345:11New Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9415074)

Common Questions About Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA today?

Slack tide in Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA is approximately 2:26 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 Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA?

Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 Hercules, Refugio Landing, 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 Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA?

Tide predictions for Hercules, Refugio Landing, 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 Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA?

Tide data for Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9415074. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9415074.

What is the moon phase in Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Hercules, Refugio Landing, CA is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Hercules, Refugio Landing, 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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