Tides Today & Tomorrow in Petaluma River entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Petaluma River entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 2:49 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:48 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415252
Common Questions About Tides

Petaluma River entrance, CA Tides - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:036.15:256.111:08-0.111:501.56:138:19Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:075.46:086.311:540.56:148:18First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:234.86:556.51:021.212:441.16:148:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:544.47:456.62:180.81:411.86:158:16First Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:344.38:396.73:310.52:482.36:168:15First Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:584.69:346.84:360.13:582.66:178:14Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:014.95:33-0.25:032.76:188:12Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:515.16:22-0.35:592.76:198:11Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:345.37:06-0.46:482.66:208:10Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:026.82:115.37:45-0.47:322.56:208:09Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:456.62:445.38:20-0.48:122.46:218:08Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:246.53:135.38:53-0.28:512.36:228:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:036.23:405.39:240.09:292.16:238:05Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:405.94:065.39:540.210:092.06:248:04Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:205.54:325.410:240.610:521.96:258:03Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:035.15:005.510:551.011:401.76:268:01Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:534.65:315.611:271.46:278:00Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:584.26:085.712:351.612:051.96:277:59Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:283.96:535.81:391.412:532.46:287:58Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:164.07:456.02:471.11:592.76:297:56Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:424.38:436.23:510.73:152.96:307:55Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:374.69:416.54:480.34:222.96:317:53Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:194.95:38-0.15:182.86:327:52Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:565.16:25-0.56:092.56:337:51Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:325.47:09-0.76:572.26:347:49New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:237.22:075.67:51-0.87:461.86:347:48New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:157.22:425.98:32-0.78:371.46:357:46New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:086.93:186.19:13-0.49:301.16:367:45Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:046.53:556.49:540.110:270.86:377:43Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:035.94:356.510:370.711:280.66:387:42Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:115.35:186.611:221.36:397:40First Quarter31Fri
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 5:48 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 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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