38.1117’ N, 122.4980’ W

Petaluma River entrance, CA

53°
H 89°
L 55°
NW
2mph
High tide
7:10 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Petaluma River entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Petaluma River entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 11:49 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 7:10 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415252
Common Questions About Tides

Petaluma River entrance, CA Tides - Oct 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:474.74:216.610:442.77:066:53Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:104.65:216.412:12-0.211:49 AM3.07:066:51Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:344.76:346.11:25-0.11:203.07:076:50Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:394.97:556.02:42-0.12:562.87:086:48Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:275.39:125.93:50-0.14:112.47:096:46Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:075.610:215.94:46-0.15:101.87:106:45Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:425.911:225.95:330.16:021.37:116:43Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:146.16:140.36:480.87:126:42Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:185.712:456.36:520.67:310.47:136:40New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:125.61:136.47:271.08:110.17:146:39New Moon10Sat
11Sun2:035.41:416.48:021.58:51-0.17:156:38New Moon11Sun
12Mon2:555.22:096.48:381.99:29-0.17:166:36Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:475.02:376.39:142.410:090.07:176:35Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:424.83:096.19:522.710:530.17:186:33Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:444.63:475.810:373.011:420.37:196:32Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:554.54:345.511:363.27:196:30First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:114.55:335.212:400.41:043.27:206:29First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:104.66:445.01:460.52:333.07:216:28First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:504.87:584.92:500.63:392.77:226:26First Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:205.09:075.03:430.54:302.37:236:25Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:465.310:095.04:280.65:121.87:246:24Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:105.611:065.15:060.65:491.37:256:22Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:355.95:420.86:260.77:266:21Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:005.212:026.36:171.17:030.27:276:20Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:545.312:306.66:521.47:42-0.37:286:19Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:485.31:026.97:291.88:25-0.77:306:17Full Moon26Mon
27Tue2:445.21:387.08:092.19:10-0.97:316:16Full Moon27Tue
28Wed3:425.22:197.18:522.510:00-0.97:326:15Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:445.03:066.99:402.710:55-0.87:336:14Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:504.94:026.610:402.911:57-0.67:346:13Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:584.95:076.211:583.07:356:11Third Quarter31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9415252)

Common Questions About Petaluma River entrance, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Petaluma River entrance, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Petaluma River entrance, CA is -0.1 ft on Saturday, Oct 3 at 1:25 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Petaluma River entrance, CA?

The highest tide this week in Petaluma River entrance, CA is 6.4 ft on Friday, Oct 2 at 5:21 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Petaluma River entrance, CA?

Petaluma River entrance, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 minimum.

What datum are Petaluma River entrance, 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 Petaluma River entrance, CA?

Tide predictions for Petaluma River entrance, 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 Petaluma River entrance, CA?

Tide data for Petaluma River entrance, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9415252. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9415252.

What time is high tide in Petaluma River entrance, CA today?

High tides in Petaluma River entrance, CA today: 7:10 am (4.6 ft), 5:21 pm (6.4 ft). The 5:21 pm high of 6.4 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Petaluma River entrance, CA today?

Low tides in Petaluma River entrance, CA today: 12:12 am (-0.2 ft), 11:49 am (3.0 ft). The 12:12 am low of -0.2 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Petaluma River entrance, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Petaluma River entrance, CA is 6.5 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.8 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Petaluma River entrance, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Petaluma River entrance, CA is Third Quarter (59% illuminated). This places Petaluma River entrance, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

What type of tides does Petaluma River entrance, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Petaluma River entrance, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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