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 06m 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 - Jun 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:315.28:036.62:391.62:030.65:488:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:495.08:437.03:401.32:550.85:488:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:075.09:217.44:311.03:461.05:488:25Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:175.29:597.85:150.64:351.15:478:26Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:205.510:388.25:560.25:221.35:478:26Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:155.86:37-0.26:091.45:478:27Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:076.27:18-0.66:561.55:478:27New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:008.81:576.48:01-0.87:451.65:478:28New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:459.02:466.68:46-1.08:361.65:478:29New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:338.93:356.89:33-1.09:311.75:478:29Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:238.64:247.010:21-1.010:311.65:468:29Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:178.15:147.111:10-0.711:381.65:468:30Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:167.46:057.312:02-0.45:478:30First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:236.76:577.612:531.412:57-0.15:478:31First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:396.07:487.82:111.21:540.35:478:31First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:035.58:388.13:240.82:530.75:478:31First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:275.49:258.34:290.53:521.05:478:32Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:425.610:098.45:250.24:471.35:478:32Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:455.810:518.46:14-0.15:391.55:478:32Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:396.06:57-0.36:281.75:478:32Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:276.27:36-0.47:131.85:488:33Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:078.32:096.38:13-0.47:561.95:488:33Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:438.12:486.38:48-0.48:371.95:488:33Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:197.93:236.49:21-0.49:181.95:498:33Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:557.63:576.49:55-0.310:001.95:498:33Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:327.34:316.410:29-0.210:461.95:498:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:126.95:056.511:040.011:371.85:508:33Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:556.45:426.711:410.25:508:33Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:475.86:216.912:351.712:220.55:508:33Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:505.37:027.11:401.61:070.85:518:33Third Quarter30Thu
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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