Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 2:34 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 9:43 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jun 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:226.37:37-0.87:121.55:488:24New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:179.02:196.58:23-1.08:011.75:488:24New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:588.93:146.59:08-1.08:521.95:488:25New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:408.64:076.59:54-0.99:462.15:488:26Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:248.25:006.510:40-0.810:442.15:478:26Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:107.65:536.411:28-0.511:492.25:478:27Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:597.06:446.412:17-0.35:478:27Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:536.37:326.51:022.11:080.05:478:28First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:575.78:146.62:161.91:590.35:478:28First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:115.28:516.83:221.62:500.65:478:29First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:324.99:237.14:201.33:380.95:478:29First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:494.99:537.45:080.94:221.15:468:30Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:575.110:237.75:500.55:041.45:478:30Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:565.310:537.96:280.25:441.65:478:31Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:485.67:03-0.16:231.85:478:31Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:365.87:38-0.37:032.05:478:31Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:008.32:216.08:14-0.57:432.15:478:32Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:378.43:056.28:51-0.78:252.25:478:32Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:178.43:486.39:32-0.89:112.25:478:32Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:008.34:336.410:14-0.810:032.25:478:32Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:478.15:176.511:00-0.711:032.15:488:33Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:397.66:036.711:48-0.65:488:33Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:397.06:487.012:132.012:38-0.35:488:33Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:516.37:337.41:321.71:310.15:488:33Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:155.78:177.92:491.32:250.45:498:33Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:465.49:008.33:580.83:210.85:498:33Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:115.59:448.74:580.34:161.25:498:33Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:265.810:279.05:52-0.25:111.55:508:33Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:306.16:41-0.56:041.85:508:33Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:256.47:27-0.76:571.95:518:33New Moon30Thu
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 12:08 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (31% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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