Tides Today & Tomorrow in Petaluma River entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Petaluma River entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 07m at 12:59 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:37 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415252
Common Questions About Tides

Petaluma River entrance, CA Tides - May 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:174.810:555.54:311.94:340.26:118:02Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:264.711:285.65:241.45:180.46:108:03Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:254.611:565.76:090.95:570.76:098:04Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:184.66:490.66:311.06:088:04Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:215.81:074.67:240.27:031.46:078:05Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:445.91:544.67:570.07:341.76:068:06Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:076.02:394.68:29-0.28:052.06:058:07Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:316.03:244.59:01-0.48:372.36:048:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:586.04:114.59:34-0.49:112.66:038:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:285.95:004.410:10-0.59:482.86:028:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:035.85:544.410:52-0.410:332.96:018:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:435.66:524.411:39-0.411:333.06:008:12Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:325.37:494.512:32-0.35:598:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:335.18:384.712:542.91:30-0.25:588:13Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:464.89:185.02:202.72:29-0.15:588:14Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:064.79:545.33:302.23:240.05:578:15Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:264.610:285.84:261.64:140.35:568:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:404.711:026.25:170.85:020.65:558:17Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:484.911:376.76:050.15:471.05:558:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:535.06:52-0.66:331.45:548:19New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:147.01:555.17:39-1.17:201.85:538:19New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:547.22:555.28:28-1.58:092.15:538:20New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:377.23:545.29:17-1.69:012.45:528:21Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:237.14:535.110:09-1.59:592.65:518:22Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:136.75:525.111:02-1.211:052.75:518:23Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:076.26:525.111:58-0.95:508:23Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:075.67:495.212:232.612:56-0.55:508:24First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:155.08:405.41:462.41:55-0.15:498:25First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:314.59:255.53:022.12:510.35:498:26First Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:514.210:025.74:071.63:420.65:498:26First Quarter30Wed
31Thu10:084.110:345.95:011.14:271.05:488:27Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 3:48 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 64% 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 (64% 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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