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 3h 43m at 11:04 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:48 am (6.5 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 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:267.88:485.81:181.82:470.06:376:03First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:377.99:456.32:411.83:51-0.16:366:04Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:438.010:316.73:521.64:45-0.36:346:05Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:438.111:117.14:511.35:32-0.36:336:06Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:388.011:497.45:431.16:14-0.26:316:07Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:297.96:300.86:53-0.16:306:08Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:247.512:177.67:150.67:300.16:296:09Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:577.61:037.27:580.58:060.46:276:09Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:297.61:496.88:400.48:420.76:266:10Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:007.52:376.39:220.49:181.06:246:11Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:327.43:285.810:060.49:571.36:236:12Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:077.24:275.410:540.510:411.66:216:13Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:467.05:405.111:500.511:381.96:206:14Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:356.78:065.01:550.67:187:15Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:346.59:215.21:552.03:030.67:177:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:406.510:115.53:162.04:040.57:157:17Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:456.610:485.94:211.84:550.37:147:18Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:446.711:196.25:121.65:370.27:127:19Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:367.011:496.55:541.46:150.17:117:20Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:257.16:331.16:500.17:097:21Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:186.912:127.27:110.87:250.27:087:22New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:487.31:007.27:490.48:000.37:067:23New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:207.61:497.18:290.18:370.57:057:23New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:537.92:406.99:13-0.19:160.87:037:24Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:308.13:356.610:00-0.29:591.07:027:25Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:108.24:366.210:51-0.310:471.37:007:26Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:578.15:445.911:49-0.311:451.66:597:27Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:517.87:015.812:54-0.26:577:28First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:557.48:175.912:591.82:07-0.16:567:29First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:097.29:226.32:261.73:19-0.16:547:30First Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:257.010:146.73:471.54:220.06:537:31Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 1:26 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 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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