Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:16 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 18m at 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 - Dec 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:406.43:046.910:392.111:060.07:044:50Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:296.54:046.411:502.111:590.27:054:50Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:186.85:196.01:081.87:064:50Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:057.26:435.812:570.42:181.47:074:50Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:507.68:055.81:560.63:180.97:084:50Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:328.29:206.12:530.84:110.47:084:50Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:158.710:276.43:471.05:01-0.17:094:50Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:579.111:276.74:401.25:49-0.57:104:50Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:419.45:311.36:36-0.87:114:50New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:236.911:26 AM9.56:221.57:24-1.07:124:50New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:177.112:129.37:131.68:11-1.07:124:50New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:087.11:009.08:071.78:58-0.97:134:50Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:007.11:498.49:041.89:47-0.77:144:51Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:517.12:417.710:061.810:36-0.47:154:51Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:437.13:376.911:161.811:270.07:154:51First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:357.14:426.212:311.77:164:51First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:257.25:575.612:210.41:461.57:174:52First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:137.37:205.21:170.72:521.27:174:52First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:557.58:405.22:131.03:480.97:184:53Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:347.69:485.43:061.34:350.67:184:53Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:097.810:445.73:551.55:160.37:194:54Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:438.011:315.94:401.65:520.17:194:54Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:168.15:211.86:26-0.17:204:55Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:136.110:50 AM8.26:001.96:58-0.27:204:55Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:526.311:25 AM8.26:381.97:29-0.37:204:56Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:296.412:018.27:152.08:02-0.47:214:56Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:056.512:388.17:542.08:37-0.47:214:57Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:426.61:177.98:352.09:13-0.47:214:58Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:216.72:007.59:221.99:53-0.37:224:58Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:016.82:497.010:171.910:36-0.17:224:59Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:447.03:486.411:211.711:280.27:225:00Third Quarter31Mon
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 10:09 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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