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 4h 21m 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 - Jan 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:347.24:585.912:331.57:225:01Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:217.56:275.512:210.51:481.27:225:02Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:097.97:595.51:200.82:560.77:225:02Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:588.49:215.72:211.23:560.27:235:03Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:468.810:306.13:221.44:50-0.27:235:04Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:349.211:286.54:211.65:40-0.67:235:05Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:239.35:171.76:27-0.87:225:06New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:206.811:10 AM9.46:111.77:13-0.97:225:07New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:087.011:58 AM9.27:031.77:57-0.97:225:08New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:547.212:458.87:551.78:41-0.87:225:09Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:377.21:328.38:481.79:24-0.57:225:10Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:207.22:207.69:431.710:06-0.27:225:11Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:027.13:106.810:421.610:490.27:215:12Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:457.14:076.011:471.611:350.67:215:13First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:287.15:175.312:571.47:215:14First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:127.16:444.912:251.02:071.27:215:15First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:567.38:174.91:211.33:090.97:205:16First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:407.49:345.22:211.64:020.67:205:17Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:237.610:315.63:191.84:470.47:195:18Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:057.911:165.94:111.95:260.17:195:19Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:458.111:556.14:581.96:02-0.17:185:20Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:258.25:391.96:36-0.37:185:21Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:306.311:05 AM8.46:181.97:09-0.47:175:22Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:046.511:44 AM8.46:571.87:42-0.57:175:23Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:376.712:248.37:361.78:17-0.57:165:24Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:116.81:068.18:171.68:53-0.47:155:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:467.01:527.79:031.59:31-0.27:155:27Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:237.22:427.19:551.410:120.17:145:28Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:037.43:426.410:551.210:570.47:135:29Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:467.64:565.812:041.07:125:30Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:357.86:285.31:190.87:115:31Third Quarter31Thu
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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