Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 10:29 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:13 pm (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Mar 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:127.610:566.34:261.75:11-0.16:386:02Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:037.911:276.75:121.55:49-0.26:376:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:538.011:597.25:551.16:27-0.36:356:04New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:438.06:390.87:04-0.26:346:05New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:327.612:347.87:240.57:430.06:326:06New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:068.01:277.58:110.28:220.36:316:07Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:438.22:237.09:020.09:050.76:306:08Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:248.43:256.49:56-0.19:511.16:286:09Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:098.35:375.911:56-0.111:451.47:277:10Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:018.16:595.61:050.07:257:11First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:027.88:255.712:531.72:210.07:247:12First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:127.59:376.02:181.83:360.07:227:13First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:257.410:326.43:421.84:400.07:217:14Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:337.411:176.74:511.65:340.07:197:14Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:337.311:556.95:471.36:180.07:187:15Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:257.36:351.06:570.17:167:16Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:287.112:127.27:170.87:310.27:157:17Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:587.212:567.07:560.68:030.47:137:18Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:257.31:386.78:320.58:340.67:127:19Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:507.32:196.49:070.49:040.97:107:20Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:167.33:006.19:410.39:351.17:097:21Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:437.33:445.810:170.310:071.47:077:22Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:127.24:335.510:570.310:411.67:067:23Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:477.15:315.211:420.311:231.87:047:24Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:296.96:435.012:360.47:037:25Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:206.78:025.112:202.01:380.47:017:25Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:246.59:065.31:412.12:450.37:007:26Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:346.59:535.73:062.03:460.26:587:27Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:446.610:306.24:121.74:390.16:577:28Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:486.811:046.65:051.45:250.16:557:29Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:477.111:387.15:521.06:080.16:547:30Waning Crescent31Mon
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 1:21 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 83% 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 (83% 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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