Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 11:04 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 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 - Oct 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:295.93:317.310:341.911:270.57:046:51Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:265.74:137.111:202.17:056:49Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:345.55:056.812:200.512:212.27:066:48First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:455.66:086.61:210.61:442.27:076:46First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:455.87:186.62:250.63:032.17:076:45First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:306.18:266.73:260.54:041.97:086:43First Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:066.59:296.84:170.54:521.57:096:42Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:397.010:287.15:020.45:361.17:106:40Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:117.411:237.35:440.46:180.77:116:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:447.96:240.57:000.37:126:38Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:177.412:198.47:040.77:44-0.17:136:36Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:117.412:568.77:450.98:30-0.47:146:35Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:067.31:368.98:291.19:18-0.57:156:33Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:037.12:198.99:151.410:09-0.67:166:32Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:036.83:088.710:061.611:05-0.57:176:31Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:076.64:028.311:061.87:176:29Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:166.55:057.812:06-0.312:191.97:186:28Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:256.66:177.31:14-0.11:451.97:196:27Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:276.87:346.92:230.13:071.77:206:25Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:217.18:506.73:280.34:161.47:216:24Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:067.49:586.64:240.45:131.07:226:23Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:447.710:586.65:120.66:010.77:236:21Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:187.811:516.65:550.86:430.47:246:20Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:497.96:331.07:210.27:256:19New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:406.612:177.97:091.27:560.17:266:18New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:256.512:447.97:431.48:290.07:276:16New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:096.41:127.88:171.69:020.07:286:15New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:516.31:427.78:511.89:360.07:296:14Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:346.22:147.69:272.010:130.07:306:13Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:196.02:507.310:062.110:530.17:316:12Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:075.93:327.010:532.211:380.27:326:11Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 7:38 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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