Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 11:40 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 11m at 4:50 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jan 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:547.910:445.63:441.75:080.37:225:01Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:328.211:306.04:311.85:440.07:225:02Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:118.45:141.86:20-0.37:225:03Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:126.310:51 AM8.65:571.96:56-0.57:235:03Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:536.511:32 AM8.86:391.97:33-0.77:235:04Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:326.712:158.77:231.88:12-0.77:235:05Full Moon6Sat
7Sun2:126.91:008.68:091.78:53-0.77:225:06Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:537.11:488.29:001.79:36-0.57:225:07Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:357.22:417.69:571.610:22-0.27:225:08Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:207.43:426.811:021.411:110.17:225:09Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:077.64:566.112:161.27:225:10Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:587.96:235.612:050.51:340.97:225:11Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:518.27:565.51:050.92:470.67:215:12Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:448.49:195.72:111.33:500.27:215:13Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:368.710:266.13:161.54:45-0.17:215:14Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:268.811:216.54:171.75:34-0.47:205:15Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:138.95:131.76:19-0.57:205:16New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:086.710:58 AM8.86:041.76:59-0.67:205:17New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:516.911:41 AM8.66:521.77:38-0.57:195:18New Moon19Fri
20Sat1:306.912:228.37:371.78:14-0.47:195:19New Moon20Sat
21Sun2:076.91:027.98:201.78:50-0.37:185:20Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:416.91:427.49:041.69:240.07:185:21Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:146.92:226.89:491.610:000.27:175:22Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:476.83:076.210:381.610:360.67:165:24Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:226.94:015.611:351.511:160.97:165:25First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:006.95:105.012:401.47:155:26First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:437.06:394.812:031.21:491.27:145:27First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:317.28:144.812:591.52:520.97:145:28First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:207.49:295.22:041.83:460.67:135:29Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:107.710:235.63:071.94:320.37:125:30Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:588.011:076.04:031.95:140.07:115:31Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 8:15 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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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