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 (tomorrow) : 12:00 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 05m at 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 - Oct 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:207.611:147.95:440.16:120.87:046:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:598.06:300.17:010.47:056:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:117.912:378.37:140.37:480.17:066:47New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:057.81:158.57:570.58:35-0.17:076:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:597.51:538.58:400.89:22-0.17:086:44Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:537.22:328.49:241.110:09-0.17:096:43Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:496.83:138.110:111.510:590.07:106:41Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:486.53:567.611:031.711:520.27:116:40Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:536.24:467.212:052.07:116:38First Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:036.15:436.812:510.31:212.17:126:37First Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:126.16:506.41:550.52:392.07:136:35First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:086.37:596.32:590.63:471.87:146:34First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:526.59:046.33:560.64:411.67:156:33Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:276.810:016.44:440.65:261.37:166:31Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:567.010:526.65:260.76:051.07:176:30Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:247.211:386.76:020.76:410.87:186:29Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:517.56:360.87:140.57:196:27Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:236.712:197.77:081.07:470.37:206:26Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:076.712:497.97:411.18:200.17:216:25Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:526.71:218.08:161.38:57-0.17:226:23Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:396.61:558.18:521.59:37-0.27:236:22Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:296.52:338.19:331.610:22-0.27:246:21Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:236.33:177.910:201.811:12-0.27:256:19Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:236.34:097.611:172.07:266:18Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:286.35:127.312:10-0.112:292.07:276:17Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:326.56:266.91:130.01:541.97:286:16Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:306.87:466.82:210.13:141.67:296:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:207.39:026.83:250.24:201.27:306:13Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:047.710:126.94:220.35:170.77:316:12Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:458.211:157.05:140.56:070.37:326:11Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:248.56:010.76:540.07:336:10New Moon31Mon
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 8:22 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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