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 06m 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 - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:356.010:577.75:400.55:280.66:117:59Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:346.111:317.86:270.26:110.86:108:00Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:276.17:080.06:511.06:098:01Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:037.81:166.17:46-0.27:291.26:088:01Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:347.82:016.18:22-0.38:071.46:078:02Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:037.72:446.08:56-0.38:441.66:068:03Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:347.63:275.99:30-0.39:211.86:058:04Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:067.44:095.810:06-0.310:011.96:048:05Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:417.14:535.810:43-0.210:462.06:038:06Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:206.85:405.711:24-0.111:402.06:028:07Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:056.46:295.812:100.06:018:08Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:586.07:185.912:482.01:000.26:008:09Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:035.68:036.22:031.81:530.35:598:09Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:185.48:456.63:121.62:480.55:588:10Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:355.39:237.04:081.23:410.65:588:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:485.510:017.54:570.74:310.85:578:12Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:545.710:398.05:420.35:190.95:568:13Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:556.011:198.56:26-0.26:061.15:558:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:516.37:10-0.66:541.25:558:14New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:018.81:466.57:56-0.97:431.45:548:15New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:469.02:406.78:44-1.18:341.55:538:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:339.03:336.79:32-1.19:291.65:538:17Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:238.74:266.810:23-1.110:291.65:528:18Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:178.25:216.811:15-0.811:381.65:528:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:157.56:167.012:10-0.55:518:19First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:206.87:117.112:551.51:07-0.25:518:20First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:346.08:047.42:141.32:060.25:508:21First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:555.58:527.63:271.03:040.55:508:21First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:175.49:367.84:310.74:000.85:498:22Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:305.410:167.95:250.34:511.15:498:23Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:335.610:528.06:110.15:381.35:488:23Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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