37.4583’ N, 122.1050’ W

Palo Alto, CA

60°
H -°
L 57°
NW
4mph
Low tide
3:10 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 38m at 3:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:41 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (45% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Dec 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:016.97:285.41:560.53:191.57:044:50First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:337.18:425.32:460.84:081.17:054:50Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:027.49:475.43:301.04:500.77:064:50Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:287.710:445.64:101.35:260.47:074:50Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:557.911:355.84:481.56:000.17:084:50Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:248.25:251.76:33-0.17:094:50Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:236.010:55 AM8.36:011.97:06-0.37:104:50Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:086.211:28 AM8.46:382.17:40-0.57:104:50Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:536.212:048.47:162.28:18-0.67:114:50Full Moon9Sun
10Mon2:386.312:438.47:572.38:59-0.67:124:50Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:246.31:278.28:442.39:44-0.67:134:50Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:116.42:167.89:402.310:32-0.57:134:50Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:006.53:127.310:472.211:24-0.37:144:51Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:476.74:216.612:082.07:154:51Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:337.15:446.012:180.01:291.77:164:51Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:167.67:145.71:150.32:411.17:164:52Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:588.18:425.62:110.73:420.67:174:52Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:398.610:005.93:061.14:360.07:174:52Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:209.011:076.24:001.45:26-0.47:184:53Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:029.24:521.76:12-0.77:184:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:066.510:44 AM9.35:431.96:57-0.97:194:54New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:596.711:27 AM9.26:332.07:41-0.97:194:54New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:486.812:119.07:242.18:24-0.97:204:55New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:356.812:548.58:152.29:07-0.77:204:55Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:216.71:388.09:072.29:50-0.57:214:56Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:056.62:237.410:032.210:33-0.27:214:57Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:486.63:126.711:062.111:160.17:214:57Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:296.64:085.912:152.07:224:58First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:096.75:185.312:010.41:271.77:224:59First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:476.96:454.912:490.82:331.47:224:59First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:237.28:264.71:391.23:291.07:225:00First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414525)

Common Questions About Palo Alto, CA Tides

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

Palo Alto, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 45% 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 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 is the moon phase in Palo Alto, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Palo Alto, CA is Third Quarter (45% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, 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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