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 3h 52m 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 - Jan 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:106.94:096.411:451.811:510.27:225:01First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:537.35:315.71:041.47:225:02First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:367.77:075.312:430.62:190.97:225:02First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:218.28:435.41:401.03:250.47:235:03Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:078.610:045.72:391.44:22-0.17:235:04Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:549.011:096.23:391.75:15-0.57:235:05Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:429.24:381.96:03-0.87:225:06Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:056.510:30 AM9.35:342.06:49-0.97:225:07Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:546.811:17 AM9.26:272.17:34-0.97:225:08Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:396.912:048.97:192.08:16-0.87:225:09Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:216.912:498.58:102.08:57-0.77:225:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:016.91:348.09:011.99:37-0.47:225:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:406.82:197.39:541.910:16-0.17:215:12Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:186.83:076.510:511.810:550.37:215:13Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:556.84:035.711:551.711:360.77:215:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:326.95:145.11:041.57:215:15Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:107.06:504.712:201.12:111.27:205:16Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:497.28:364.71:111.53:120.97:205:17Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:317.49:585.12:101.84:030.57:195:18Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:147.710:545.53:112.14:480.27:195:19Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:577.911:375.94:072.25:28-0.17:185:20Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:408.24:552.26:06-0.37:185:21Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:146.110:23 AM8.45:382.26:42-0.57:175:22New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:486.311:05 AM8.66:192.27:19-0.77:175:23New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:216.511:48 AM8.76:592.07:55-0.87:165:24New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:546.612:328.67:421.98:32-0.77:155:25New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:276.81:178.38:281.79:10-0.67:155:27Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:027.02:077.79:191.59:49-0.37:145:28Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:387.23:037.010:161.310:300.17:135:29Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:167.54:106.111:221.111:150.67:125:30First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:597.85:375.412:360.87:115:31First 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 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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