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 2h 39m 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 - May 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:567.74:015.89:56-0.59:401.96:127:58Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:347.64:515.710:38-0.510:262.06:117:59Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:167.45:445.711:25-0.411:232.06:098:00Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:077.06:405.812:17-0.36:088:01Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:096.67:336.112:362.01:14-0.26:078:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:236.28:216.52:001.82:140.06:068:03Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:455.99:057.03:161.43:120.26:058:04Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:065.99:467.64:210.94:080.46:048:05Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:216.010:278.15:170.34:590.66:038:05Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:296.211:078.56:08-0.25:490.96:028:06Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:306.46:56-0.66:381.16:018:07New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:286.57:44-0.97:261.36:018:08New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:308.92:236.68:31-1.08:161.56:008:09New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:148.83:176.59:17-1.09:071.75:598:10Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:588.54:106.510:04-0.910:021.85:588:11Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:448.05:036.410:52-0.711:021.95:578:12Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:337.45:566.311:41-0.45:578:12Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:256.76:486.312:091.912:31-0.15:568:13First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:246.07:376.41:231.81:240.25:558:14First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:335.48:226.62:361.62:180.45:548:15First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:515.09:006.83:411.33:100.75:548:16First Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:104.99:347.04:361.03:581.05:538:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:215.010:057.35:230.64:431.25:528:17Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:215.210:367.66:040.35:251.45:528:18Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:135.46:410.06:051.65:518:19Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:005.67:15-0.26:431.75:518:20Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:445.87:50-0.47:211.85:508:20Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:178.12:265.98:24-0.68:001.95:508:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:538.13:086.09:01-0.78:412.05:498:22Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:338.13:506.19:39-0.79:262.05:498:22Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:157.94:336.210:21-0.710:182.05:498:23Waning 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 12:36 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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