Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 32m at 12:24 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:03 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:016.93:337.210:100.810:421.16:397:37Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:456.44:047.210:451.111:271.06:407:35Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:365.94:407.111:231.46:417:34Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:385.55:217.112:181.012:071.76:417:32Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:565.36:127.01:191.01:051.96:427:31Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:245.37:107.12:270.92:182.16:437:29Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:365.68:107.33:320.73:302.16:447:28Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:286.09:097.54:280.54:292.06:457:26Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:096.310:037.95:160.35:191.86:467:25Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:456.710:548.25:590.16:031.56:467:23Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:207.06:40-0.16:461.36:477:22New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:547.47:19-0.17:301.06:487:20New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:358.41:307.77:59-0.18:160.76:497:19New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:268.32:068.08:400.19:040.46:507:17New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:198.02:458.39:210.49:550.26:507:15Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:167.53:278.410:060.710:510.26:517:14Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:187.04:138.410:541.111:520.16:527:12Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:286.55:068.211:511.56:537:11First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:486.26:068.01:000.21:011.86:547:09First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:116.27:147.82:140.22:231.96:557:08First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:246.58:247.73:260.23:421.86:557:06First Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:216.89:297.74:300.14:481.76:567:05Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:087.110:277.75:230.15:421.46:577:03Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:477.311:197.66:090.16:291.26:587:02Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:217.46:490.27:101.06:597:00Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:057.512:527.47:240.47:480.97:006:58Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:487.41:197.47:580.58:230.77:016:57Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:307.11:457.48:300.88:570.77:016:55Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:116.92:117.49:011.09:310.67:026:54Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:536.62:387.39:331.210:070.57:036:52Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 3:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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