Tides Today & Tomorrow in Petaluma River entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Petaluma River entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 11:54 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 5:27 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415252
Common Questions About Tides

Petaluma River entrance, CA Tides - Mar 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:546.64:395.210:510.110:461.17:427:02Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:386.65:484.711:510.111:371.77:407:03Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:266.47:094.412:570.27:397:04Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:226.18:394.312:402.12:110.37:377:05Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:255.89:594.52:002.43:240.37:367:06Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:345.710:574.83:232.44:280.27:347:07Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:395.611:425.04:322.35:210.27:337:08Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:355.75:272.16:040.17:317:09Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:175.111:25 AM5.76:131.86:410.27:307:10Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:475.212:085.76:531.57:130.27:287:11Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:135.312:495.67:291.37:420.47:277:12New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:375.41:285.58:021.18:100.67:257:13New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:005.52:075.38:340.98:370.87:247:14New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:245.72:475.19:060.79:061.07:227:15New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:505.83:294.89:400.69:351.37:217:16Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:185.84:164.610:180.510:081.77:197:17Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:505.95:114.311:020.410:452.07:187:18Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:285.86:194.111:530.411:322.37:167:19Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:155.77:414.012:550.37:157:20First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:145.69:004.212:382.52:050.27:137:21First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:255.610:014.52:032.53:150.17:127:22First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:395.710:474.93:262.34:17-0.17:107:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:495.911:275.34:331.95:10-0.27:097:24Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:546.05:291.45:58-0.37:077:25Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:045.711:54 AM6.16:210.86:42-0.17:067:26Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:416.112:516.17:110.37:250.17:047:27Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:176.41:475.98:00-0.28:070.47:027:27Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:556.72:425.78:48-0.58:500.87:017:28Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:346.73:395.49:38-0.69:351.36:597:29Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:156.74:395.110:29-0.610:231.76:587:30Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:586.45:434.711:23-0.411:182.16:567:31Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9415252)

Common Questions About Petaluma River entrance, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Petaluma River entrance, CA today?

Slack tide in Petaluma River entrance, CA is approximately 8:40 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 Petaluma River entrance, CA?

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

Tonight the moon over Petaluma River entrance, CA is Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated). This places Petaluma River entrance, 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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