37.4583’ N, 122.1050’ W

Palo Alto, CA

71°
H 73°
L 56°
NNW
12mph
Low tide
8:08 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 22m at 8:08 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:21 am (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:566.33:518.110:281.211:330.56:397:37Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:055.84:318.211:081.76:397:36Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:335.45:228.212:370.411:59 AM2.06:407:34Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:165.46:268.21:510.21:112.36:417:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:415.87:408.23:100.12:432.46:427:31Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:376.28:528.44:21-0.14:062.26:437:30Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:216.69:598.55:20-0.35:121.96:447:28Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:586.910:588.66:10-0.36:081.66:447:27Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:337.26:53-0.36:591.26:457:25New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:067.57:32-0.27:460.96:467:23New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:458.11:377.88:090.18:320.76:477:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:367.72:087.98:440.49:170.56:487:20New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:277.12:378.09:190.810:020.46:497:19Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:206.63:077.99:541.310:480.46:497:17Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:186.13:397.710:311.711:370.46:507:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:255.74:157.511:132.06:517:14Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:515.55:017.212:330.512:092.36:527:13First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:315.56:007.01:400.61:352.56:537:11First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:435.77:106.92:520.63:062.56:547:10First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:276.08:196.93:570.54:122.36:547:08First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:596.29:197.14:500.45:022.16:557:07Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:256.410:127.35:320.35:431.86:567:05Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:486.611:007.46:080.26:201.56:577:03Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:116.96:400.26:561.26:587:02Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:347.37:100.37:310.86:597:00Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:337.312:597.67:400.58:080.56:596:59Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:217.21:268.08:120.88:480.27:006:57Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:126.91:568.38:451.19:320.07:016:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:086.62:298.59:221.510:20-0.27:026:54Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:106.23:098.510:021.811:14-0.27:036:53Waning Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414525)

Common Questions About Palo Alto, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Palo Alto, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Palo Alto, CA is -0.2 ft on Wednesday, Sep 30 at 11:14 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Palo Alto, CA?

The highest tide this week in Palo Alto, CA is 8.5 ft on Wednesday, Sep 30 at 3:09 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Palo Alto, CA?

Palo Alto, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 100% 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA?

Tide predictions for Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA?

Tide data for Palo Alto, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414525. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414525.

What time is high tide in Palo Alto, CA today?

High tides in Palo Alto, CA today: 12:33 am (7.3 ft), 12:59 pm (7.6 ft).

What time is low tide in Palo Alto, CA today?

Low tides in Palo Alto, CA today: 7:40 am (0.5 ft), 8:08 pm (0.5 ft).

What is the tidal range in Palo Alto, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Palo Alto, CA is 7.1 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 7.5 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Palo Alto, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Palo Alto, CA is Full Moon (100% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Palo Alto, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Palo Alto, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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