Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 57m at 12:00 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:50 am (5.8 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 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:576.57:537.02:540.33:251.97:046:50First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:546.79:006.93:580.44:291.77:056:49Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:386.99:597.04:510.45:211.47:066:47Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:147.110:507.05:360.46:051.27:076:46Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:457.211:367.06:150.56:441.07:086:44Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:127.36:500.67:190.87:096:43Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:187.012:387.37:210.77:510.77:096:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:596.91:037.47:520.98:230.57:106:40Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:396.71:297.58:221.18:540.47:116:39Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:206.61:577.68:531.39:280.37:126:37Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:036.42:287.69:261.510:050.37:136:36Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:516.23:027.510:021.710:470.27:146:34Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:446.03:427.310:451.911:360.37:156:33Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:465.94:327.211:392.07:166:32Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:555.95:327.012:330.312:502.17:176:30Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:016.16:446.91:380.32:132.07:186:29Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:576.58:006.92:450.33:281.87:196:27Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:446.99:127.13:470.24:291.47:206:26Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:257.410:187.34:420.25:230.97:216:25Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:057.911:197.55:320.26:120.57:226:24Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:438.46:180.47:000.07:236:22New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:177.612:228.77:040.67:48-0.37:246:21New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:137.51:028.97:490.88:35-0.57:246:20New Moon23Mon
24Tue2:107.41:438.98:351.19:24-0.67:256:18Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:067.22:268.79:241.410:13-0.57:266:17Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:046.93:128.310:161.611:06-0.37:276:16Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:066.74:027.711:171.87:286:15Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:116.64:587.112:02-0.112:292.07:296:14First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:186.56:036.61:020.11:502.07:306:13First Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:196.77:156.22:060.33:061.87:326:11First Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:106.88:286.03:070.54:101.67:336:10First 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 2:25 am — 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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