Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 2m at 9:58 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:45 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:585.59:128.54:480.14:032.26:138:15Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:465.910:088.95:39-0.25:062.16:148:14Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:266.36:27-0.56:031.96:158:13Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:046.77:12-0.76:561.76:168:12Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:417.17:55-0.77:491.46:178:11Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:509.22:187.58:37-0.78:431.16:178:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:448.82:557.99:19-0.49:390.96:188:09Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:408.23:348.210:00-0.110:370.76:198:08Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:397.44:158.410:430.411:390.66:208:07Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:456.64:598.511:290.96:218:06Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:015.95:488.412:460.512:201.46:228:04Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:315.56:438.32:000.41:231.86:238:03Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:055.67:438.13:140.32:392.06:238:02Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:205.98:458.14:220.23:542.16:248:01Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:156.39:428.15:200.14:582.16:258:00Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:586.510:338.16:070.05:512.06:267:58Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:346.66:480.06:361.86:277:57Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:056.77:220.07:161.76:287:56New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:326.87:530.17:521.56:287:54New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:387.81:576.98:210.28:281.46:297:53New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:167.52:207.08:480.39:031.26:307:52New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:547.22:447.29:140.59:381.16:317:50Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:346.83:097.39:410.810:171.06:327:49Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:176.43:377.510:101.110:590.96:337:48Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:075.94:107.510:411.411:490.86:337:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:095.54:497.611:181.76:347:45First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:315.15:387.612:490.712:052.06:357:43First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:095.16:387.71:580.61:142.26:367:42First Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:325.47:457.93:100.42:402.36:377:40First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:275.88:528.24:150.13:572.16:387:39Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:096.39:558.55:10-0.15:011.96:387:37Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414525)

Common Questions About Palo Alto, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Palo Alto, CA today?

Slack tide in Palo Alto, CA is approximately 12:51 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 90% 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 Waning Gibbous (90% 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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