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 3h 41m 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 - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:315.51:226.87:402.28:29-0.97:064:50Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:215.52:106.48:362.39:16-0.67:074:49Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:125.53:005.89:382.310:04-0.37:084:49Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:045.43:555.310:472.310:550.17:094:49First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:555.44:594.712:022.27:104:49First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:445.56:134.31:151.97:114:49First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:305.67:344.112:430.92:181.67:124:49First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:115.78:524.11:381.33:121.27:134:49Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:485.99:584.22:301.63:580.87:134:49Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:226.110:534.43:181.84:370.47:144:49Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:566.211:404.64:012.05:130.17:154:49Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:306.44:422.25:46-0.17:164:50Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:234.811:04 AM6.55:202.36:19-0.37:164:50Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:034.911:40 AM6.55:582.46:52-0.57:174:50Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:415.012:176.56:372.47:26-0.67:184:50Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:205.112:566.47:182.48:02-0.67:184:51Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:005.21:376.28:022.48:42-0.67:194:51Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:405.32:235.98:522.39:24-0.47:204:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:235.43:165.59:512.210:10-0.17:204:52Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:085.64:195.011:002.011:000.37:214:52Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:565.85:374.612:161.77:214:53Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:456.17:064.31:301.27:224:53Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:346.48:344.312:561.12:360.67:224:54Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:246.79:514.61:591.53:340.17:234:54Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:137.010:564.93:001.84:26-0.47:234:55Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:017.211:525.23:571.95:14-0.87:234:56Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:487.34:522.06:00-1.07:244:56New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:425.411:34 AM7.25:452.16:44-1.17:244:57New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:295.512:207.06:362.17:26-1.07:244:58New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:135.61:056.77:262.18:08-0.87:254:58Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:555.61:506.28:182.18:50-0.57:254:59Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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