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 33m 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 - Nov 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:136.03:427.011:022.111:460.27:336:10Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:125.94:336.712:032.27:346:09Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:126.15:366.512:400.21:222.27:356:07Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:076.35:506.31:410.31:412.06:365:06Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:546.77:076.31:430.32:461.76:375:05Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:367.18:196.52:410.43:401.26:385:05Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:147.69:256.73:340.44:280.76:405:04Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:528.110:276.94:220.55:150.26:415:03Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:308.611:267.15:090.76:01-0.26:425:02New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:099.05:550.96:48-0.66:435:01New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:237.211:51 AM9.26:421.17:36-0.86:445:00New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:207.212:349.27:301.48:25-0.96:454:59Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:177.11:218.98:221.69:16-0.86:464:59Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:157.02:108.59:191.810:09-0.66:474:58Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:166.93:057.810:251.911:06-0.46:484:57Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:186.94:077.111:421.96:494:56First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:206.95:176.512:07-0.11:051.86:504:56First Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:177.16:346.11:090.22:211.66:514:55First Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:067.37:515.92:090.43:241.36:524:55First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:487.59:005.83:040.74:160.96:534:54Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:237.69:595.93:520.95:000.66:544:53Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:557.810:516.04:351.15:380.46:554:53Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:237.911:386.15:131.36:130.26:564:53Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:517.95:501.56:460.06:574:52Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:226.211:20 AM8.06:251.67:17-0.16:584:52Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:036.311:50 AM8.07:001.87:48-0.26:594:51Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:446.312:227.97:351.98:21-0.27:004:51Full Moon27Tue
28Wed2:256.312:567.88:122.08:56-0.27:014:51Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:086.31:337.68:532.19:34-0.27:024:50Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:536.32:157.39:412.110:17-0.17:034:50Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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