Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 14m at 4:37 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:56 am (5.7 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 - Sep 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:176.87:33-0.37:271.66:407:36Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:208.41:467.08:07-0.38:081.36:407:34Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:068.32:157.38:42-0.28:521.06:417:33Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:558.02:467.69:170.19:390.86:427:31Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:477.53:207.99:540.410:300.66:437:30Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:456.93:568.210:340.911:280.46:447:28Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:546.34:398.311:181.46:457:27Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:175.85:298.312:330.312:111.86:457:25Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:535.76:308.21:460.21:222.16:467:23Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:226.07:408.13:040.12:502.36:477:22Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:276.48:518.24:150.04:102.26:487:20Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:166.79:558.25:16-0.25:152.06:497:19Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:577.010:538.36:07-0.26:091.76:497:17Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:337.26:50-0.26:561.46:507:16New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:067.37:29-0.17:391.26:517:14New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:327.91:367.48:040.18:201.06:527:13New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:177.62:037.48:370.48:590.86:537:11New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:017.22:297.49:080.79:380.76:547:10Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:466.72:547.49:391.010:170.66:547:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:346.33:207.310:101.410:590.66:557:06Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:285.83:497.310:441.811:460.66:567:05Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:355.54:257.111:232.16:577:03First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:025.35:136.912:410.712:192.46:587:02First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:425.56:146.81:480.71:512.56:597:00First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:495.87:256.82:580.63:222.57:006:59First Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:306.08:337.04:010.44:232.37:006:57Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:016.39:337.34:530.25:102.07:016:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:296.610:277.65:370.15:501.77:026:54Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:566.911:187.86:150.06:291.37:036:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:247.36:520.07:090.97:046:51Full Moon30Sun
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 7:46 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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