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 1h 17m 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 - Apr 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:597.010:336.43:372.04:26-0.26:517:32First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:126.911:156.74:481.85:22-0.16:507:33Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:166.911:506.95:441.46:07-0.16:487:33Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:116.96:301.16:460.06:477:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:217.012:006.87:110.97:190.26:457:35Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:477.112:456.67:480.67:500.46:447:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:117.11:286.48:230.48:190.76:427:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:337.22:116.18:560.28:471.06:417:38Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:557.22:545.99:290.19:151.36:397:39Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:187.23:415.610:030.09:451.66:387:40Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:437.24:335.410:400.010:171.96:377:41Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:147.15:365.211:220.010:562.16:357:42Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:516.96:535.112:130.16:347:42Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:396.68:155.21:140.16:327:43Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:426.49:155.51:192.42:210.16:317:44Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:576.39:555.82:562.33:260.06:307:45Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:136.410:286.24:042.04:21-0.16:287:46Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:236.610:586.64:561.65:10-0.16:277:47Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:276.811:297.15:431.15:53-0.16:267:48Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:276.96:280.66:340.16:247:49Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:007.612:267.07:130.17:150.46:237:50New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:328.11:246.97:59-0.47:570.76:227:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:078.52:246.88:46-0.78:391.16:217:52New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:448.73:256.59:36-0.99:251.46:197:52Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:258.74:306.310:28-1.010:161.86:187:53Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:118.45:406.111:24-0.811:182.06:177:54Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:037.96:546.112:27-0.66:167:55First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:057.38:056.212:372.11:35-0.46:147:56First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:176.79:046.42:092.12:44-0.26:137:57First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:376.39:526.73:311.83:460.06:127:58First Quarter30Mon
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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