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 (tomorrow) : in 7h 14m at 2:16 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:58 am (5.0 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 - Jul 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:235.76:410.16:051.85:528:33Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:075.97:17-0.16:461.95:528:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:476.17:51-0.27:262.05:538:33New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:128.22:246.28:23-0.38:042.05:538:32New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:488.12:596.38:55-0.48:422.05:548:32New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:258.03:346.49:28-0.49:222.05:548:32New Moon6Sun
7Mon2:037.94:096.510:03-0.410:062.05:558:32Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:437.64:466.710:39-0.310:551.95:558:31Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:287.15:256.911:19-0.111:521.85:568:31Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:206.66:057.112:020.15:578:31First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:246.06:497.412:581.612:500.55:578:30First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:445.67:357.82:091.31:440.85:588:30First Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:155.38:238.33:180.92:421.15:598:29First Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:435.59:128.74:210.43:441.45:598:29Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:585.810:039.15:18-0.14:451.66:008:28Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:006.36:11-0.45:431.76:018:28Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:546.67:01-0.76:401.76:028:27Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:436.97:49-0.97:351.76:028:27Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:349.42:297.18:35-0.98:291.76:038:26Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:249.13:137.39:21-0.89:231.66:048:25Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:148.73:577.310:05-0.610:191.66:058:25Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:048.04:397.410:49-0.311:181.56:058:24Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:577.25:227.411:330.16:068:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:546.46:057.412:211.412:180.56:078:22Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:015.76:497.41:291.31:080.96:088:21Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:225.27:347.52:391.22:021.36:098:21Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:535.18:207.63:440.93:021.66:098:20Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:135.39:057.74:410.74:011.86:108:19Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:155.69:497.95:290.54:551.96:118:18Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:025.96:120.35:442.06:128:17Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:426.26:500.16:272.06:138:16Waning Crescent31Thu
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 5:07 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 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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