37.4583’ N, 122.1050’ W

Palo Alto, CA

70°
H -°
L 58°
NNW
12mph
Low tide
8:30 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 8:30 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:25 am (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jan 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:416.311:19 AM8.36:291.97:21-0.47:225:01New Moon1Mon
2Tue1:166.411:56 AM8.37:071.97:54-0.57:225:01New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:516.612:358.27:461.98:29-0.57:235:02New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:266.71:167.98:291.89:06-0.47:235:03Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:036.92:017.59:161.79:45-0.27:235:04Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:427.12:527.010:111.610:270.07:235:05Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:237.33:536.311:141.411:140.47:235:06First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:097.55:095.712:261.27:235:07First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:587.86:405.312:080.71:420.97:225:08First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:508.28:135.41:081.12:530.57:225:08First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:448.59:315.72:141.43:540.17:225:09Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:388.810:356.23:201.64:49-0.37:225:10Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:309.111:286.64:221.65:39-0.67:225:11Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:219.25:191.66:25-0.77:215:12Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:166.911:10 AM9.16:131.67:09-0.87:215:13Full Moon15Mon
16Tue1:007.111:57 AM8.97:051.57:51-0.77:215:14Full Moon16Tue
17Wed1:417.312:438.57:551.58:31-0.57:205:16Full Moon17Wed
18Thu2:217.31:297.98:441.49:10-0.37:205:17Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:007.32:147.39:351.49:490.07:205:18Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:387.33:036.510:291.410:280.47:195:19Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:167.23:575.811:281.311:100.87:195:20Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:577.25:055.212:331.27:185:21Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:407.26:314.81:411.17:175:22Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:277.28:084.812:541.52:460.97:175:23Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:167.49:255.11:591.83:420.67:165:24Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:057.510:205.53:031.94:300.47:165:25Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:527.811:025.83:591.95:110.17:155:26Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:368.011:376.14:471.95:48-0.17:145:27Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:198.25:301.86:22-0.37:135:29Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:116.411:01 AM8.36:101.76:56-0.47:135:30New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:436.611:42 AM8.36:491.67:30-0.47:125:31New Moon31Wed
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 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 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.

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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