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 2h 09m 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 - Mar 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:038.07:355.41:280.16:376:03First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:067.99:025.712:582.02:460.06:366:04First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:167.810:036.22:272.23:54-0.26:346:05Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:247.810:496.53:452.14:50-0.36:336:06Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:257.911:286.74:461.95:38-0.46:316:07Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:187.95:371.66:18-0.46:306:08Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:026.911:06 AM7.86:221.46:54-0.36:286:09Full Moon7Wed
8Thu12:336.911:50 AM7.67:031.27:27-0.16:276:10Full Moon8Thu
9Fri1:017.012:317.27:411.07:570.16:256:10Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:267.01:126.88:180.88:260.46:246:11Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:507.02:546.49:550.79:540.77:237:12Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:137.03:395.910:330.610:231.17:217:13Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:387.04:305.411:140.610:531.57:207:14Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:067.05:355.012:010.67:187:15Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:426.97:064.812:570.57:177:16Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:286.78:595.012:152.12:040.57:157:17Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:296.710:115.31:392.33:160.47:147:18Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:396.710:515.63:192.34:190.27:127:19Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:486.911:236.04:282.25:12-0.17:117:20Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:497.311:526.35:191.95:57-0.37:097:21Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:457.66:031.66:37-0.47:087:22Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:216.611:37 AM7.86:451.27:16-0.47:067:23New Moon22Thu
23Fri12:507.012:297.87:290.87:53-0.37:057:23New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:207.41:227.78:130.48:310.07:037:24New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:527.82:177.39:000.09:100.47:027:25New Moon25Sun
26Mon2:268.13:166.89:50-0.29:500.87:007:26Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:038.34:216.310:43-0.410:351.36:597:27Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:448.35:355.911:41-0.411:271.76:577:28Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:328.07:025.712:48-0.36:567:29First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:307.78:315.812:352.02:02-0.26:547:30First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:417.39:416.12:072.23:19-0.26:537:31First Quarter31Sat
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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