Tides Today & Tomorrow in Petaluma River entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Petaluma River entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 25m at 1:50 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:01 pm (6.4 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 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:374.75:550.25:213.06:128:19Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:164.96:360.06:082.96:138:18Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:495.07:13-0.26:482.86:148:17Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:195.07:47-0.37:262.76:158:16New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:356.62:475.18:19-0.48:022.66:168:15New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:146.63:145.28:50-0.48:402.46:178:14New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:546.43:425.39:20-0.39:212.26:178:13Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:356.24:105.59:52-0.110:061.96:188:12Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:205.84:405.810:240.210:571.76:198:11Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:125.35:126.010:590.711:541.46:208:10Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:154.75:496.211:381.36:218:08First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:374.36:336.41:001.112:231.96:228:07First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:224.17:256.62:120.71:212.46:238:06First Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:054.38:256.83:250.32:362.86:248:05First Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:204.69:297.04:32-0.13:542.96:248:03Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:135.05:32-0.55:042.86:258:02Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:575.26:25-0.86:042.66:268:01Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:375.47:12-0.96:592.36:277:59Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:237.32:145.67:56-0.87:502.06:287:58Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:147.12:495.78:37-0.68:401.76:297:57Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:046.73:235.99:15-0.39:301.56:307:55Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:536.23:555.99:510.110:201.36:317:54Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:445.64:276.010:270.711:121.26:317:53Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:405.04:596.011:041.36:327:51Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:454.55:345.912:081.211:44 AM1.96:337:50Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:114.16:155.81:101.112:332.56:347:48Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:004.17:055.82:181.01:412.96:357:47Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:314.48:045.83:270.83:043.16:367:46Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:264.79:055.84:290.64:153.16:377:44Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:054.85:200.45:092.96:377:43Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:365.06:030.25:522.76:387:41Waning Crescent31Sun
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 4:55 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 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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