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 5h 59m at 10:14 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:58 am (7.1 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 - Feb 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:166.91:376.98:571.39:040.37:105:33Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:427.02:186.39:371.29:330.67:095:34Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:107.13:035.810:211.210:030.97:085:35Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:417.23:595.211:121.110:371.37:085:36Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:177.25:144.812:111.07:075:37Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:017.36:564.61:200.87:065:38Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:547.48:374.912:151.92:290.67:055:39Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:537.69:425.31:342.13:290.37:045:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:547.910:275.72:522.14:21-0.17:035:41Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:528.211:046.23:562.05:07-0.47:025:42Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:468.611:396.64:511.85:50-0.67:005:44Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:398.85:411.56:31-0.76:595:45New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:137.011:31 AM8.86:301.27:11-0.66:585:46New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:487.412:238.67:200.97:51-0.56:575:47New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:247.81:178.18:110.68:32-0.16:565:48Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:018.12:137.49:050.49:130.36:555:49Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:418.33:146.710:020.39:580.76:535:50Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:248.44:256.011:040.210:471.26:525:51First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:128.35:505.512:150.26:515:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:088.17:245.41:320.26:505:53First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:117.88:475.71:051.92:470.16:485:54First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:197.79:476.12:282.03:520.06:475:55Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:237.610:346.43:401.94:450.06:465:56Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:207.611:126.64:391.75:29-0.16:455:57Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:107.611:446.75:271.56:05-0.16:435:58Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:547.56:091.36:380.06:425:59Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:136.811:34 AM7.36:461.27:070.16:416:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:386.912:137.17:221.07:340.36:396:01Full Moon28Thu
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 12:36 am — 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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