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 4h 36m 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 - Sep 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:115.86:307.91:370.51:211.76:397:36Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:435.97:307.82:510.42:362.06:407:35Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:006.18:327.74:000.33:512.16:417:33Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:586.59:307.74:590.24:542.06:427:32Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:426.710:227.85:490.15:461.96:427:30Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:196.86:310.16:301.86:437:29Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:516.87:080.17:091.66:447:27New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:196.87:400.17:441.56:457:26New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:297.71:446.98:100.28:171.36:467:24New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:067.52:077.08:380.38:501.26:477:23New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:447.32:327.19:050.59:241.16:477:21New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:246.92:577.29:330.710:010.96:487:20Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:076.63:257.310:031.010:420.86:497:18Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:556.23:577.310:351.311:290.76:507:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:555.84:347.411:141.76:517:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:115.55:217.412:250.712:032.06:527:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:445.46:207.41:310.51:122.26:527:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:095.77:297.62:430.42:382.36:537:10First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:096.18:397.93:510.13:552.26:547:09Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:556.59:448.24:51-0.14:571.96:557:07Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:356.910:448.55:43-0.35:511.56:567:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:127.36:30-0.46:411.16:577:04Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:487.77:15-0.37:310.76:577:03Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:378.51:248.07:57-0.18:200.46:587:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:328.22:018.38:390.29:100.26:597:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun2:297.82:388.49:220.610:020.17:006:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:277.23:178.310:061.010:550.07:016:57Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:316.74:008.110:541.411:530.17:026:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:446.34:477.811:511.87:026:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:066.15:427.412:580.21:042.17:036:52Third Quarter30Thu
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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