Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 01m at 11:03 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:44 pm (7.6 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 - Feb 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:577.85:455.412:440.87:105:33Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:497.77:185.212:171.31:570.77:095:34Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:447.68:465.41:241.63:040.57:085:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:397.69:525.72:361.84:020.37:075:36Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:327.610:416.03:401.94:510.27:065:37Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:207.711:206.24:341.95:320.07:055:38Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:037.811:536.45:201.86:080.07:045:40Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:437.86:011.76:40-0.17:035:41New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:236.511:21 AM7.86:371.67:10-0.17:025:42New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:506.611:59 AM7.77:121.57:39-0.17:015:43New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:166.812:367.57:451.38:080.07:005:44New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:436.91:147.28:201.28:370.26:595:45Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:127.11:556.88:581.19:090.46:585:46Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:427.22:406.49:411.09:440.76:575:47Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:167.33:345.810:300.910:231.06:565:48Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:567.44:445.411:280.811:101.36:545:49First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:427.56:135.112:360.66:535:50First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:397.67:465.212:111.61:500.46:525:51First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:427.89:015.61:271.83:000.16:515:52First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:488.19:586.12:451.84:01-0.26:495:53Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:528.410:456.63:531.74:55-0.46:485:54Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:508.611:277.04:531.45:43-0.56:475:55Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:468.75:471.16:28-0.66:465:56Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:077.411:39 AM8.66:380.97:11-0.56:445:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:457.712:318.37:280.67:53-0.36:435:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:237.91:237.88:180.58:340.06:415:59Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:028.02:157.29:080.49:150.46:406:00Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:407.93:116.510:000.49:590.86:396:01Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 1:53 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 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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