Tides Today & Tomorrow in Petaluma River entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Petaluma River entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 10:27 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 3:04 am (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415252
Common Questions About Tides

Petaluma River entrance, CA Tides - Sep 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:014.79:406.44:290.34:192.56:397:40Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:415.110:386.65:190.05:152.16:407:39Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:185.46:04-0.26:061.76:417:37Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:535.86:47-0.36:551.36:417:36New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:296.81:296.27:28-0.27:440.86:427:34New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:236.72:066.58:090.08:350.46:437:33New Moon6Sat
7Sun2:186.52:446.78:510.49:270.26:447:31Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:156.13:256.99:340.810:220.16:457:30Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:165.64:096.910:211.311:200.16:467:28Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:235.24:596.711:121.86:477:26First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:394.85:546.512:250.212:152.26:477:25First Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:034.76:586.21:370.31:332.56:487:23First Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:224.98:086.02:500.42:562.56:497:22First Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:245.19:155.93:570.34:072.46:507:20Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:115.310:155.94:530.35:052.16:517:19Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:505.411:085.95:390.35:531.86:527:17Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:235.56:180.46:351.66:537:15Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:515.66:530.57:121.36:537:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:375.81:165.77:240.77:461.16:547:12Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:185.61:395.87:530.98:190.96:557:11Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:585.52:035.98:221.28:510.86:567:09Full Moon21Sun
22Mon2:385.32:295.98:511.59:250.76:577:08Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:205.12:586.09:211.710:010.66:587:06Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:064.83:306.09:542.010:430.66:597:04Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:594.64:075.910:312.311:310.67:007:03Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:024.44:535.811:172.67:007:01Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:174.45:505.712:290.612:212.87:017:00Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:314.56:585.71:360.51:442.87:026:58Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:314.78:115.72:440.43:042.67:036:57Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue10:175.19:215.93:460.34:092.17:046:55Waning Crescent30Tue
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 6:45 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 maximum.

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 (15% illuminated). This places Petaluma River entrance, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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