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 5h 26m 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 - Sep 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:158.21:357.07:570.08:011.36:407:36New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:588.12:067.38:300.08:411.16:407:34New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:427.92:387.59:050.19:240.96:417:33Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:307.63:127.79:420.410:110.76:427:31Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:227.23:507.910:220.711:040.66:437:30Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:226.64:328.011:051.16:447:28Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:326.15:228.012:040.511:57 AM1.46:457:27First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:565.96:208.01:130.41:011.76:457:25First Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:255.97:268.02:270.32:201.96:467:24First Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:406.28:348.13:400.13:401.96:477:22Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:396.69:388.34:430.04:481.86:487:20Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:267.010:378.45:38-0.25:451.56:497:19Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:087.36:26-0.26:361.36:497:17Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:467.57:09-0.17:231.16:507:16Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:218.21:217.67:490.08:070.96:517:14Full Moon15Mon
16Tue1:097.91:547.68:270.28:490.86:527:13Full Moon16Tue
17Wed1:567.62:257.69:030.59:310.76:537:11Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:427.12:567.59:400.810:130.66:547:10Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:306.73:277.410:171.110:560.76:547:08Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:236.24:017.210:571.511:440.76:557:07Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:235.84:397.111:431.86:567:05Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:375.65:276.912:400.712:432.06:577:03Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:005.66:256.71:440.82:002.26:587:02Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:135.87:306.72:520.73:172.26:597:00Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:046.18:346.83:530.64:172.06:596:59Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:426.39:317.14:450.55:061.87:006:57Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:156.610:247.35:280.35:471.67:016:56Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:456.911:127.56:070.26:251.37:026:54Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:157.26:430.27:021.07:036:53New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:007.712:467.57:190.37:410.77:046:51New Moon30Tue
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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