Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 11:03 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 3:48 am (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:537.71:447.38:160.38:311.06:407:36Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:367.62:147.58:480.49:100.86:407:34Full Moon2Thu
3Fri2:217.32:467.89:220.69:530.76:417:33Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:106.93:217.99:580.910:410.56:427:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:056.54:018.010:391.211:350.56:437:30Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:106.04:488.011:271.56:447:28Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:285.85:448.012:390.412:271.86:447:27Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:535.86:508.01:510.31:421.96:457:25Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:086.08:018.03:050.23:051.96:467:24Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:086.59:108.14:120.14:171.76:477:22Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:566.910:138.35:090.05:181.46:487:20Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:387.311:118.35:59-0.16:121.16:497:19Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:177.66:440.07:020.86:497:17New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:058.212:547.97:260.17:490.66:507:16New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:568.01:308.08:050.38:340.46:517:14New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:467.62:048.18:440.69:180.36:527:13New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:367.22:398.09:230.910:030.36:537:11Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:276.83:147.810:031.210:490.46:547:10Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:206.33:517.610:461.511:380.56:547:08Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:215.94:337.311:351.86:557:07First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:315.75:227.012:340.612:372.06:567:05First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:505.66:226.81:370.71:552.16:577:03First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:595.87:286.72:440.73:112.16:587:02First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:496.08:326.73:450.64:121.96:597:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:276.39:316.94:360.65:011.76:596:59Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:586.610:237.05:190.55:431.47:006:57Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:276.911:117.25:570.56:211.27:016:56Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:557.211:577.36:310.56:560.97:026:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:247.57:050.67:320.67:036:53Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:437.312:557.87:390.78:090.37:046:51Full Moon30Thu
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 7:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (74% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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