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 5h 32m at 3:49 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:52 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415252
Common Questions About Tides

Petaluma River entrance, CA Tides - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:057.03:105.48:43-0.88:352.46:128:19Full Moon1Thu
2Fri1:516.83:455.59:22-0.69:232.26:138:18Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:356.44:185.59:58-0.310:112.16:148:17Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:195.94:505.510:330.111:012.06:158:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:055.35:205.511:080.611:551.96:168:15Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:564.75:525.611:431.16:178:14Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:004.26:265.712:551.712:221.76:188:13Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:273.97:065.82:001.51:082.26:198:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:173.97:525.93:061.22:082.66:198:10Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:514.18:436.04:070.93:192.96:208:09Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:494.49:366.25:000.64:243.06:218:08Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:314.75:460.25:173.06:228:07Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:054.96:27-0.16:032.86:238:06Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:375.17:06-0.46:442.76:248:04New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:006.82:085.27:42-0.67:262.46:258:03New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:466.92:395.48:18-0.68:092.16:268:02New Moon16Fri
17Sat1:326.93:105.68:54-0.68:551.86:268:00New Moon17Sat
18Sun2:206.63:425.89:31-0.39:451.56:277:59Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:116.24:166.110:080.110:401.26:287:58Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:085.74:536.310:470.611:400.96:297:56Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:155.05:346.511:301.36:307:55First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:374.56:226.612:480.712:201.96:317:54First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:174.37:186.62:030.51:242.56:327:52First Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:554.58:216.73:180.22:432.86:337:51First Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:074.89:266.74:27-0.14:032.96:337:50Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:005.15:26-0.35:102.76:347:48Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:445.46:17-0.46:062.56:357:47Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:225.57:02-0.56:552.26:367:45Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:126.71:565.57:41-0.47:402.06:377:44Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:586.62:275.68:16-0.28:211.86:387:42Full Moon30Fri
31Sat1:426.32:555.68:490.09:021.66:397:41Full Moon31Sat
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 6:50 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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