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 1h 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 - Jun 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:027.65:176.411:05-0.611:181.95:488:24Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:547.16:026.611:52-0.45:488:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:566.56:486.912:291.712:42-0.25:488:25Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:115.97:347.41:461.41:360.25:478:26Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:375.48:207.83:011.02:320.65:478:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:055.39:068.34:080.53:290.95:478:27Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:265.59:518.75:060.04:261.25:478:27Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:365.810:379.05:59-0.45:221.55:478:28Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:366.16:48-0.76:161.65:478:28New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:306.47:34-0.97:091.85:478:29New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:089.02:196.58:19-0.98:011.85:468:29New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:538.83:066.69:03-0.98:531.85:468:30New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:388.43:506.79:45-0.89:461.95:468:30Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:227.94:336.710:26-0.610:401.85:478:31Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:077.35:146.711:07-0.311:391.85:478:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:556.65:546.711:480.05:478:31Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:475.96:346.812:431.712:300.35:478:32First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:505.37:136.91:501.51:150.75:478:32First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:074.87:517.12:561.32:031.15:478:32First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:364.68:307.43:551.02:541.45:478:32First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:014.79:097.64:470.73:471.65:488:33Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:105.09:497.95:320.34:381.85:488:33Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:035.46:120.05:261.95:488:33Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:485.76:50-0.26:112.05:488:33Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:296.07:27-0.46:552.05:498:33Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:076.28:04-0.67:392.05:498:33Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:348.62:456.48:42-0.88:251.95:498:33Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:188.63:226.69:21-0.89:141.85:508:33Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:048.34:006.910:01-0.710:071.75:508:33Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:547.94:407.110:42-0.511:071.55:518:33Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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