Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 50m at 10:50 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:51 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:485.28:544.01:082.42:15-0.36:446:04Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:515.39:364.42:132.13:06-0.56:436:05Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:515.510:154.73:101.73:53-0.76:416:06Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:475.510:534.94:021.24:37-0.66:406:07Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:415.411:315.24:530.85:19-0.46:386:08Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:345.25:430.46:010.06:376:09Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:095.312:274.96:330.26:420.46:356:10Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:485.31:234.57:240.17:260.96:346:11Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:285.32:224.18:170.18:121.56:326:12Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:115.13:303.79:140.39:052.06:316:13Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:584.94:503.510:180.410:112.36:296:14Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:534.66:163.511:280.511:322.56:286:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:564.57:293.712:380.56:266:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:034.48:213.812:482.51:380.56:256:17Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:054.49:014.01:512.32:280.46:236:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:004.49:334.12:422.13:090.36:226:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:484.510:004.23:241.83:450.36:206:20Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:314.510:254.44:021.54:160.46:196:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:134.510:504.54:361.24:460.56:176:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:534.411:164.65:090.95:150.76:166:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:344.311:434.85:410.75:450.96:146:24New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:164.26:150.56:161.16:136:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:124.91:024.06:520.36:491.46:116:25Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:444.91:533.87:340.27:271.86:096:26Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:214.92:533.68:210.18:112.16:086:27Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:044.94:043.59:170.19:082.46:066:28First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:584.85:223.510:230.110:242.56:056:29First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:044.66:343.711:340.011:502.46:036:30First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:194.67:314.012:43-0.16:026:31First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:344.68:184.31:072.11:43-0.26:006:32Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:434.78:594.62:101.62:36-0.25:596:33Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9415469)

Common Questions About Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tomales Bay entrance, CA today?

Slack tide in Tomales Bay entrance, CA is approximately 1:50 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 Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tomales Bay entrance, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 Tomales Bay 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 Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tide predictions for Tomales Bay 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 Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tide data for Tomales Bay entrance, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9415469. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9415469.

What is the moon phase in Tomales Bay entrance, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tomales Bay entrance, CA is First Quarter (47% illuminated). This places Tomales Bay 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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