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 4h 20m 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 - Nov 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:137.012:028.76:460.97:38-0.37:346:09New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:077.012:408.77:301.18:21-0.47:356:08New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:007.01:178.68:141.49:04-0.57:366:07New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:516.81:558.38:591.69:46-0.47:376:06Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:426.72:347.99:461.810:30-0.37:386:05Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:346.52:157.59:372.010:15-0.16:395:04Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:286.43:007.010:372.111:040.16:405:03Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:246.33:536.411:482.111:580.46:415:02First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:206.34:566.01:052.06:425:01First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:096.46:095.712:550.52:141.86:435:01First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:526.77:235.51:520.73:111.56:445:00First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:286.98:315.62:440.83:581.26:454:59Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:007.39:305.83:300.94:390.86:464:58Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:327.610:246.04:121.15:150.56:474:57Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:037.911:136.24:511.25:500.26:484:57Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:368.25:291.36:25-0.16:494:56Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:016.411:10 AM8.46:071.57:01-0.46:514:55Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:486.511:47 AM8.66:471.67:40-0.56:524:55Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:356.612:278.67:291.78:22-0.66:534:54Full Moon19Sat
20Sun2:246.71:108.58:161.89:07-0.66:544:54Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:156.71:588.29:081.99:56-0.56:554:53Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:086.72:537.710:101.910:49-0.46:564:53Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:036.93:577.111:241.811:47-0.16:574:52Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:597.15:126.512:461.66:584:52Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:527.46:356.112:480.22:051.36:594:52Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:427.87:586.01:500.53:120.97:004:51Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:298.29:136.12:490.74:100.47:014:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:138.510:196.33:441.05:000.07:024:51Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:548.811:176.54:361.25:46-0.37:034:50Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:338.85:241.46:29-0.57:044:50New Moon30Wed
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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