37.4583’ N, 122.1050’ W

Palo Alto, CA

69°
H -°
L 58°
NW
12mph
Low tide
3:10 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 51m at 3:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:016.01:467.59:122.510:09-0.37:044:50Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:496.12:327.210:082.510:57-0.27:054:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:376.23:286.711:202.411:480.07:064:50Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:226.44:376.312:422.27:074:50Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:026.85:595.812:420.11:571.87:084:50Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:397.37:275.71:370.42:591.27:084:50Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:157.88:505.72:300.73:530.67:094:50Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:528.410:056.03:211.04:430.07:104:50Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:309.011:126.34:111.35:31-0.57:114:50Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:109.45:001.66:18-0.97:124:50New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:136.610:53 AM9.65:501.87:06-1.17:134:50New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:096.711:39 AM9.66:422.07:55-1.27:134:50New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:036.812:279.47:352.18:44-1.17:144:51Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:566.81:178.98:312.29:33-0.97:154:51Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:486.82:108.39:332.210:24-0.67:154:51Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:396.83:057.510:432.111:15-0.37:164:51Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:306.94:086.612:012.07:174:52First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:187.05:205.812:070.11:201.77:174:52First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:037.26:445.21:000.52:311.47:184:53First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:427.48:135.11:520.93:321.07:184:53First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:177.69:335.22:431.24:220.67:194:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:497.810:395.53:311.55:040.37:194:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:217.911:335.84:181.85:420.17:204:55Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:538.15:012.06:17-0.17:204:55Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:196.010:26 AM8.25:422.26:50-0.37:214:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:006.211:01 AM8.36:212.37:23-0.47:214:56Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:386.311:37 AM8.36:592.37:57-0.57:214:57Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:146.312:158.27:362.38:31-0.57:224:58Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:506.312:538.18:162.39:08-0.57:224:58Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:266.41:357.89:002.29:46-0.47:224:59Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:036.52:207.39:522.110:24-0.37:225:00Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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