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 (tomorrow) : 3:30 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 6:54 pm (8.4 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 - May 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:157.82:396.18:57-0.48:441.46:127:58Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:477.93:316.09:37-0.59:231.76:117:59Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:237.94:285.910:22-0.610:081.96:098:00Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:047.85:315.911:12-0.611:032.06:088:01Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:537.56:385.912:09-0.66:078:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:537.27:446.112:142.11:12-0.46:068:03Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:066.88:406.41:442.12:18-0.36:058:04Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:276.59:286.83:101.83:22-0.26:048:05Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:476.310:107.34:191.34:19-0.16:038:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:016.310:487.75:170.85:100.16:028:06Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:086.411:248.16:090.45:570.46:018:07Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:096.46:56-0.16:410.76:018:08New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:076.47:40-0.47:241.06:008:09New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:348.42:026.48:23-0.68:071.35:598:10New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:088.32:566.39:05-0.78:501.65:588:11New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:438.13:496.29:46-0.79:361.85:578:12Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:197.84:436.110:28-0.610:262.05:568:12Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:567.45:396.011:12-0.411:232.25:568:13Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:386.96:356.012:00-0.25:558:14Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:276.47:316.012:322.212:520.05:548:15First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:255.98:196.11:492.11:470.25:548:16First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:345.58:596.33:011.92:420.35:538:17First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:505.39:326.64:011.63:330.55:528:17First Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:035.210:026.94:501.34:180.65:528:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:105.310:317.35:330.95:000.85:518:19Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:105.411:007.66:110.55:391.05:518:20Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:055.66:460.16:171.25:508:20Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:585.97:22-0.26:551.55:508:21Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:038.21:496.08:00-0.57:361.75:498:22Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:388.42:406.28:40-0.88:191.85:498:22Full Moon30Sun
31Mon1:178.53:326.39:23-0.99:052.05:498:23Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 11:12 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 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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