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 34m 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 - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:265.912:236.16:490.67:06-0.16:537:33Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:046.21:186.07:370.17:490.16:517:34Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:426.42:125.88:25-0.28:320.56:507:35Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:196.53:065.69:12-0.49:160.96:487:36Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:586.44:025.310:00-0.410:011.36:477:37Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:376.25:004.910:49-0.310:501.76:457:38Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:205.96:054.711:41-0.111:482.16:447:39Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:065.67:174.512:390.16:427:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:015.28:324.51:002.31:430.36:417:41Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:054.99:354.72:212.42:490.46:397:42Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:154.710:244.83:352.23:490.46:387:43Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:234.711:015.04:342.04:400.56:367:44Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:224.811:325.25:221.65:240.56:357:45Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:144.96:031.36:020.66:337:46Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:005.312:015.06:401.06:360.76:327:46Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:265.512:455.07:130.77:080.86:317:47New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:535.71:285.07:460.47:401.06:297:48New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:215.82:125.08:180.18:131.26:287:49New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:516.02:574.98:52-0.18:481.56:277:50New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:226.03:454.89:30-0.39:251.76:257:51Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:576.04:384.710:12-0.410:082.06:247:52Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:376.05:364.610:59-0.410:592.26:237:53Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:235.86:414.611:54-0.46:217:54Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:205.67:474.712:042.412:55-0.36:207:55First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:285.38:494.91:252.32:01-0.26:197:56First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:465.19:425.32:482.13:07-0.16:187:57First Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:045.110:285.64:001.64:070.06:167:58Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:175.211:106.04:591.15:010.16:157:59Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:225.311:496.35:520.55:500.36:148:00Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:235.36:410.06:360.66:138:01Full Moon30Sat
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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