Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 1:20 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 7:58 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Oct 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:137.210:378.05:25-0.25:461.37:046:50Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:527.511:348.16:13-0.16:360.97:056:49Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:287.86:570.07:230.67:066:47Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:298.01:038.07:390.28:090.47:076:46Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:217.71:388.18:190.58:540.27:086:44Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:147.32:118.18:590.89:380.17:096:43Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:076.92:457.99:401.210:230.17:106:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:026.53:207.710:231.511:100.27:116:40Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:046.23:597.411:121.97:126:38Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:146.04:447.012:030.312:132.17:126:37Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:315.95:406.61:020.41:312.37:136:35Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:426.16:466.42:080.52:522.27:146:34Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:356.37:566.43:130.53:582.07:156:33Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:156.59:016.44:100.54:501.87:166:31Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:476.79:586.64:570.55:321.57:176:30Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:156.910:486.85:370.56:101.27:186:28Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:427.211:356.96:120.56:440.97:196:27Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:087.46:450.67:180.67:206:26New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:216.912:367.77:180.77:530.47:216:24New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:086.91:057.97:510.98:300.17:226:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed1:576.91:368.18:261.19:10-0.17:236:22New Moon21Wed
22Thu2:486.72:118.29:041.49:54-0.37:246:21Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:446.52:508.29:461.710:43-0.37:256:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:466.33:368.010:361.911:39-0.37:266:18Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:546.24:317.711:382.17:276:17First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:076.35:397.412:42-0.21:002.27:286:16First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:156.56:577.11:52-0.12:312.17:296:15First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:116.98:167.03:010.03:491.77:306:13First Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:587.39:297.04:030.04:511.37:316:12Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:397.710:357.04:560.15:440.97:326:11Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:168.011:357.05:440.36:320.57:336:10Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 10:39 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 42% 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 (42% 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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