Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 10:50 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 5:49 am (3.4 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 - Aug 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:364.46:090.06:142.25:137:22Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:034.46:380.26:522.15:147:21Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:194.61:314.57:080.47:322.05:157:20Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:594.42:014.67:390.78:161.95:167:19Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:444.02:344.78:131.19:071.75:177:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:373.73:124.88:501.510:061.65:187:17Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:473.43:564.99:351.911:131.35:187:16Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:153.34:475.010:312.35:197:15Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:473.35:435.212:201.011:39 AM2.55:207:14Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:003.66:405.41:220.512:492.65:217:12Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:553.97:375.62:160.11:522.55:227:11Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:414.18:335.83:05-0.32:492.35:237:10Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:224.49:276.03:51-0.63:422.05:247:09New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:024.710:205.94:35-0.84:351.75:257:08New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:414.911:145.85:19-0.75:271.35:267:06New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:215.26:02-0.56:211.15:267:05Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:085.51:015.36:45-0.17:160.95:277:04Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:055.01:445.47:290.48:150.75:287:02Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:064.62:295.48:161.09:190.75:297:01Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:144.13:195.49:091.610:290.75:307:00First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:353.84:145.310:102.111:420.65:316:58First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:033.75:145.211:232.45:326:57First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:243.86:165.112:520.512:382.65:336:56Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:264.07:145.11:530.41:432.55:336:54Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:144.28:065.12:440.32:382.45:346:53Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:534.38:525.13:270.23:242.25:356:51Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:264.49:345.14:040.24:042.15:366:50Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:554.410:145.04:360.34:411.95:376:48Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:214.510:524.95:070.45:161.75:386:47Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:464.611:304.75:350.55:501.65:396:46Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:114.76:040.76:241.45:406:44Full Moon31Thu
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 8:19 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 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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