Tides Today & Tomorrow in Petaluma River entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Petaluma River entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 9:49 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 19m at 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 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:446.410:244.42:511.94:220.47:265:00Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:286.711:204.83:452.05:05-0.27:265:01Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:137.04:372.15:48-0.67:265:02Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:115.110:59 AM7.35:272.26:32-1.07:265:03Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:575.411:46 AM7.46:172.17:16-1.27:265:04Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:435.612:357.47:082.18:02-1.37:265:05Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:285.71:257.18:022.08:48-1.17:265:06Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:135.92:186.78:581.99:34-0.87:265:07Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:596.03:156.110:001.810:23-0.47:265:07Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:476.14:195.411:091.611:140.27:255:08Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:376.25:334.812:251.47:255:09Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:296.36:594.412:100.71:421.17:255:10Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:226.48:314.31:111.32:530.77:255:11Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:146.59:514.52:161.73:540.47:255:12Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:046.610:544.73:192.04:460.17:245:14Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:496.611:455.04:162.25:30-0.27:245:15Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:326.65:072.36:10-0.37:235:16Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:295.111:11 AM6.55:532.36:45-0.47:235:17New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:075.211:48 AM6.56:342.37:18-0.47:235:18New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:415.212:246.37:122.37:50-0.37:225:19New Moon20Wed
21Thu2:125.212:596.17:492.28:20-0.27:225:20New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:415.21:355.98:262.28:51-0.17:215:21Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:105.32:125.69:042.19:230.27:205:22Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:415.32:525.29:462.09:560.47:205:23Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:135.43:394.810:351.910:320.87:195:24Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:505.54:374.311:321.811:141.27:185:26First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:315.65:554.012:381.67:185:27First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:185.87:313.912:051.61:481.27:175:28First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:096.09:014.11:062.02:520.77:165:29First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:036.310:104.42:142.23:490.27:155:30Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:576.611:044.83:202.34:40-0.37:155:31Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 6:58 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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