Tides Today & Tomorrow in Petaluma River entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Petaluma River entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 11m at 9:44 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:08 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415252
Common Questions About Tides

Petaluma River entrance, CA Tides - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:356.311:394.64:062.35:250.17:265:01Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:146.44:522.46:00-0.17:265:01Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:194.810:51 AM6.55:332.46:33-0.37:265:02Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:565.011:28 AM6.66:122.47:05-0.47:265:03Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:305.112:066.66:502.47:36-0.57:265:04Full Moon5Wed
6Thu2:035.212:446.57:282.38:09-0.57:265:05Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:365.31:246.38:092.28:43-0.57:265:06Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:115.42:076.08:532.19:20-0.37:265:07Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:475.62:545.69:442.09:590.07:265:08Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:265.73:505.110:421.810:430.47:265:09Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:095.94:594.611:491.611:320.97:265:10Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:566.16:264.21:031.27:255:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:476.48:024.112:301.42:160.77:255:12Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:426.69:274.41:351.83:210.27:255:13Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:376.910:364.72:442.04:19-0.37:245:14Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:327.111:315.13:502.25:11-0.67:245:15Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:247.34:502.15:59-0.97:245:16Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:195.411:15 AM7.35:462.16:44-1.07:235:17New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:045.612:047.16:381.97:27-1.07:235:18New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:455.812:526.97:291.88:08-0.87:225:19New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:255.81:396.48:201.78:48-0.57:225:20Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:035.92:255.99:101.79:27-0.17:215:21Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:415.93:145.310:031.610:060.47:215:22Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:195.84:084.811:001.610:480.97:205:24Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:585.85:124.212:031.57:195:25First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:415.76:343.91:121.47:195:26First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:275.78:113.812:281.92:201.17:185:27First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:175.89:344.01:322.23:200.97:175:28First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:095.910:324.32:392.44:110.67:165:29Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:586.011:154.63:392.54:540.37:165:30Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:446.211:514.84:292.45:320.07:155:31Waxing 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 12:56 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 (8% 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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