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 (tomorrow) : 4:37 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 57m at 7:54 pm (8.6 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 - Dec 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:216.12:197.59:422.410:39-0.37:044:50Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:136.23:157.110:502.411:33-0.27:054:50First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:036.44:226.612:122.27:064:50First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:506.85:446.112:300.01:351.97:074:50First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:327.27:115.91:270.22:451.47:084:50First Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:127.88:345.92:240.53:430.87:084:50Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:518.39:496.13:170.84:350.27:094:50Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:298.910:566.44:081.15:24-0.37:104:50Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:099.211:576.64:571.46:11-0.77:114:50Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:519.45:471.66:58-1.07:124:50Full Moon10Sat
11Sun12:546.811:33 AM9.46:361.87:44-1.07:124:50Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:486.912:189.27:272.08:31-1.07:134:50Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:406.91:048.88:212.19:18-0.87:144:51Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:326.81:518.29:182.210:05-0.67:154:51Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:236.82:417.510:212.210:54-0.37:154:51Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:146.83:366.711:322.111:440.07:164:51Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:036.84:396.012:481.97:174:52Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:486.95:555.412:360.42:001.77:174:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:297.17:205.11:290.73:021.37:184:53Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:047.38:445.02:201.03:551.07:184:53Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:377.59:555.23:091.34:390.67:194:54Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:087.810:535.53:541.65:180.37:194:54Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:408.011:435.84:371.85:540.07:204:55Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:138.25:172.06:28-0.27:204:55New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:276.010:47 AM8.45:562.17:02-0.47:204:56New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:086.211:23 AM8.46:352.27:37-0.57:214:56New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:476.312:018.47:132.28:13-0.67:214:57New Moon27Tue
28Wed2:266.412:418.37:552.28:52-0.77:214:58Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:066.51:248.18:402.29:33-0.67:224:58Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:476.62:117.79:332.110:17-0.47:224:59Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:286.73:067.110:352.011:02-0.27:225:00Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 12:15 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 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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