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 3h 52m 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 - May 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:076.17:385.81:002.01:160.26:117:59Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:105.78:285.92:171.92:130.46:107:59Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:225.49:106.23:261.73:090.56:098:00Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:345.49:456.54:221.44:000.66:088:01Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:415.410:186.95:091.14:460.76:078:02Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:405.610:507.25:490.75:270.86:068:03Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:345.811:227.66:260.46:060.96:058:04Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:256.07:020.06:461.06:048:05New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:156.27:39-0.37:261.26:038:06New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:328.22:056.38:19-0.68:081.36:028:07New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:108.42:566.49:01-0.88:531.56:018:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:528.43:486.49:46-0.99:431.66:008:08Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:388.24:426.410:35-0.810:391.76:008:09Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:297.95:396.511:28-0.711:461.75:598:10Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:277.46:376.612:24-0.55:588:11First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:346.87:346.91:041.61:25-0.25:578:12First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:516.28:287.22:271.42:270.05:568:13First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:125.99:167.63:411.13:270.35:568:13First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:315.810:017.94:440.64:230.55:558:14Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:425.910:428.25:380.25:150.85:548:15Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:446.011:218.36:26-0.16:021.05:548:16Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:406.17:10-0.36:481.25:538:17Full Moon22Sun
23Mon1:316.27:50-0.57:311.45:528:17Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:338.22:196.38:29-0.58:141.65:528:18Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:088.03:046.29:06-0.58:571.85:518:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:437.83:476.29:43-0.59:411.95:518:20Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:197.44:296.110:20-0.410:271.95:508:21Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:567.15:126.110:59-0.211:192.05:508:21Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:386.65:556.111:40-0.15:498:22Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:266.16:396.212:202.012:250.15:498:23Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:225.67:226.41:301.91:120.45:498:23Third Quarter31Tue
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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