Tides Today & Tomorrow in Petaluma River entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Petaluma River entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 1:14 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:18 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415252
Common Questions About Tides

Petaluma River entrance, CA Tides - Aug 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:596.63:055.28:38-0.58:292.46:138:19Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:396.43:335.39:11-0.39:092.36:148:18Full Moon2Sun
3Mon2:176.13:595.39:41-0.19:502.26:158:17Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:565.74:245.410:100.210:322.06:168:16Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:375.34:495.510:390.611:191.96:178:15Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:234.85:165.611:091.16:178:14Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:194.35:485.712:111.711:40 AM1.66:188:12Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:363.96:265.81:111.512:172.16:198:11Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:243.87:126.02:181.21:072.66:208:10Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:184.08:056.13:240.92:182.96:218:09Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:274.39:046.44:250.53:363.16:228:08Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:124.65:180.14:423.06:238:06Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:484.96:06-0.35:372.96:248:05Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:225.16:50-0.76:262.66:248:04New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:555.37:31-0.97:162.26:258:03New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:417.32:285.68:12-0.98:061.86:268:01New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:337.13:015.98:51-0.78:581.46:278:00New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:266.83:366.29:30-0.39:521.16:287:59Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:236.24:126.410:090.210:510.86:297:57Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:245.54:516.610:500.911:540.66:307:56Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:364.95:346.711:351.66:307:55First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:044.56:246.71:040.512:282.26:317:53First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:474.47:236.62:190.31:392.76:327:52First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:184.68:286.53:340.23:052.96:337:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:214.99:336.44:410.04:222.96:347:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:095.25:37-0.15:242.76:357:48Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:475.36:23-0.26:142.56:367:46Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:215.47:03-0.26:562.36:377:45Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:086.41:505.47:37-0.17:352.06:377:43Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:496.22:155.48:070.08:111.86:387:42Full Moon30Sun
31Mon1:286.02:375.58:350.38:461.66:397:40Full Moon31Mon
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 4:16 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Petaluma River entrance, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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