Tides Today & Tomorrow in Petaluma River entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Petaluma River entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 2:49 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 9:52 am (3.9 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 - Apr 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:555.710:535.13:552.34:29-0.45:546:33Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:565.911:235.44:441.85:12-0.55:526:34Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:546.011:545.85:301.25:52-0.35:516:34Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:506.06:160.56:32-0.15:496:35Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:256.212:475.97:030.07:110.45:486:36Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:586.51:455.67:51-0.57:510.95:466:37Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:346.72:465.38:41-0.88:341.45:456:38Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:126.73:524.99:34-0.99:212.05:436:39Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:556.65:064.710:32-0.810:172.45:426:40Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:446.36:294.611:36-0.511:322.75:406:41Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:445.97:514.712:47-0.35:396:42Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:565.58:564.91:092.82:01-0.25:386:43Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:155.29:455.12:352.53:06-0.15:366:44Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:295.110:235.33:422.13:590.05:356:45Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:335.110:555.44:351.74:430.15:336:46Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:285.011:235.55:181.35:200.35:326:47Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:175.011:465.65:570.95:520.65:316:47Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:024.96:320.66:220.95:296:48New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:075.712:464.87:040.36:511.25:286:49New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:285.71:304.77:350.17:191.65:266:50New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:505.82:154.68:06-0.17:481.95:256:51New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:145.93:024.48:39-0.28:192.25:246:52Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:425.83:544.39:15-0.28:532.55:226:53Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:145.74:544.29:57-0.29:332.85:216:54Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:535.66:054.210:47-0.210:292.95:206:55Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:415.47:164.311:45-0.111:533.05:196:56First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:435.28:124.512:50-0.15:176:57First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:585.09:534.81:262.82:55-0.26:167:58First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:185.010:285.13:392.43:52-0.26:157:59First Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:345.111:005.54:361.84:42-0.16:148:00Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 12:20 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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