Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 8:40 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 2:13 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Sep 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:204.17:585.42:380.12:262.76:417:42Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:134.38:575.43:36-0.13:282.66:427:40Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:584.59:505.44:25-0.24:212.36:437:39Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:364.610:385.45:08-0.25:082.16:437:37New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:114.65:47-0.25:501.96:447:36New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:424.66:210.06:301.76:457:34New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:045.11:104.66:540.37:081.66:467:33New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:454.81:374.67:250.67:451.46:477:31Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:264.52:024.67:551.08:241.36:487:30Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:094.22:294.68:261.49:061.36:497:28Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:573.93:004.68:591.89:531.26:507:26Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:553.63:364.69:372.310:481.26:507:25First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:113.44:214.610:252.711:531.16:517:23First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:453.45:164.511:363.06:527:22First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:113.66:204.61:010.91:013.16:537:20First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:083.87:234.82:050.62:113.06:547:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:484.08:225.02:580.33:042.76:557:17Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:234.29:175.23:450.03:502.46:567:15Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:564.510:095.44:27-0.24:332.06:567:14Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:284.711:015.45:08-0.35:171.56:577:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:014.95:47-0.26:021.06:587:11Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:355.16:270.06:490.66:597:09Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:475.21:115.37:080.47:390.37:007:08Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:444.91:495.57:500.98:320.07:017:06Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:464.62:325.58:351.59:310.07:027:04Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:564.23:195.49:272.110:360.07:037:03Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:164.04:155.210:312.611:490.17:047:01Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:424.05:215.011:542.87:047:00Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:594.26:344.91:040.11:202.87:056:58Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:584.46:444.91:130.11:312.56:065:57Waning Crescent30Sun
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 5:26 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 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 Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). This places Tomales Bay 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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