Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 3:30 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:43 am (5.3 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 - Aug 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:337.25:387.911:550.26:138:16Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:456.36:268.112:561.012:470.76:148:15Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:105.77:178.22:120.81:441.26:158:14Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:445.58:098.33:250.62:481.66:168:13Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:105.89:028.34:310.33:551.96:168:11Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:166.19:538.45:280.14:572.06:178:10Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:096.46:16-0.15:522.06:188:09Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:536.66:59-0.16:402.06:198:08Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:316.77:37-0.27:222.06:208:07New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:038.32:046.78:11-0.28:011.96:218:06New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:418.12:346.78:43-0.18:381.86:228:05New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:187.93:016.79:130.09:141.76:228:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:557.63:286.79:430.19:521.66:238:02Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:337.33:556.810:120.310:321.56:248:01Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:136.84:247.010:430.511:171.46:258:00Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:596.34:567.111:150.96:267:58Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:545.75:337.212:091.311:52 AM1.26:277:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:085.36:157.41:091.212:371.66:277:56First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:445.17:067.62:160.91:361.96:287:55First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:205.38:027.93:230.62:472.16:297:53First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:335.79:008.34:250.33:582.26:307:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:266.19:578.75:20-0.15:002.16:317:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:106.56:10-0.45:561.96:327:49Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:506.96:58-0.66:481.76:337:48Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:297.27:43-0.77:391.46:337:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:419.22:077.58:27-0.68:311.16:347:45Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:359.02:457.89:10-0.49:250.96:357:44Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:308.43:258.09:54-0.110:210.76:367:42Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:287.74:058.110:370.311:210.66:377:41Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:316.94:498.111:240.86:387:39Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:446.25:378.012:260.612:171.36:387:38Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:36 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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