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 1h 16m 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 - Aug 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:435.48:418.44:000.53:241.86:138:15Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:495.89:378.74:570.14:281.86:148:14Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:416.210:329.15:48-0.25:281.76:158:13Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:276.76:37-0.56:231.66:168:12New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:117.17:23-0.77:171.46:178:11New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:199.41:527.48:08-0.78:111.26:188:10New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:129.22:347.88:53-0.69:051.06:188:09New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:068.73:158.09:37-0.310:010.96:198:08Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:018.13:588.210:220.010:590.86:208:07Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:597.34:438.211:080.46:218:06Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:036.65:308.212:030.811:58 AM0.96:228:04First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:185.96:228.01:110.712:541.36:238:03First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:455.67:187.92:230.72:001.66:238:02First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:125.78:167.93:330.53:121.86:248:01First Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:226.09:127.94:350.44:181.96:257:59Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:166.210:037.95:280.35:151.96:267:58Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:596.410:498.06:120.26:031.86:277:57Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:346.66:500.16:451.76:287:56Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:056.77:250.17:231.66:287:54Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:107.91:336.87:560.17:581.56:297:53Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:477.81:596.98:250.28:321.46:307:52Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:257.62:257.08:540.39:071.36:317:50Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:037.32:537.29:230.59:431.26:327:49Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:437.03:237.39:540.710:231.16:337:47Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:276.63:557.410:270.911:081.06:347:46Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:186.14:337.511:051.26:347:45Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:225.75:177.612:020.911:49 AM1.56:357:43Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:415.46:107.71:040.812:461.76:367:42Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:095.57:117.82:150.61:571.96:377:40Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:265.88:178.13:250.43:141.96:387:39Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:256.29:218.44:280.14:221.86:397:37Waning Crescent31Wed
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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