37.4583’ N, 122.1050’ W

Palo Alto, CA

72°
H 73°
L 58°
NNW
10mph
High tide
6:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 43m at 6:26 pm (8.2 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 - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:385.26:438.02:110.41:202.46:387:38First Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:045.67:548.23:260.22:522.56:397:36First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:576.19:058.54:34-0.14:142.36:407:35Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:386.410:098.85:32-0.45:192.16:417:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:156.86:22-0.56:151.76:417:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:497.17:07-0.57:071.36:427:30Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:058.91:237.57:48-0.47:571.06:437:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:598.61:577.88:28-0.28:480.76:447:27Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:538.12:308.19:060.29:380.56:457:26Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:497.43:048.29:440.710:290.36:467:24Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:486.73:398.210:241.111:230.36:467:23Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:546.14:168.011:071.66:477:21Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:145.75:007.712:220.411:59 AM2.06:487:20Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:515.65:537.41:290.41:112.46:497:18Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:195.96:587.12:410.52:412.56:507:17Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:196.18:077.13:510.43:572.46:517:15Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:016.39:117.24:500.34:552.26:517:14Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:346.510:057.35:370.35:401.96:527:12Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:016.66:150.26:191.76:537:10Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:256.76:470.26:551.46:547:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:476.97:160.37:281.26:557:07New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:167.41:097.17:430.48:021.06:567:06New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:587.21:317.48:100.68:360.76:567:04New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:426.91:557.68:370.89:120.56:577:03New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:286.62:217.89:061.29:520.36:587:01Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:206.32:508.09:381.510:370.26:597:00Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:205.93:258.010:131.811:290.17:006:58Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:355.64:097.910:562.27:016:57First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:065.55:087.812:320.111:57 AM2.47:016:55First Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:355.76:227.71:460.11:302.57:026:54First Quarter30Wed
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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