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 4h 31m at 4:37 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:56 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Oct 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:097.812:537.67:280.17:510.57:056:50Full Moon1Mon
2Tue1:017.71:238.08:050.48:350.27:066:48Full Moon2Tue
3Wed1:557.51:568.48:420.79:22-0.17:066:47Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:537.12:328.69:221.110:13-0.37:076:45Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:566.73:128.610:061.511:09-0.37:086:44Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:076.34:008.410:571.97:096:42Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:286.14:578.112:12-0.212:022.27:106:41Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:536.26:077.71:24-0.11:302.37:116:39Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:056.57:257.42:41-0.13:032.27:126:38Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:596.88:417.33:510.04:171.97:136:36Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:437.19:497.34:490.05:161.67:146:35Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:207.310:487.25:380.16:051.27:156:34Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:537.511:407.16:190.26:490.97:156:32Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:217.66:550.47:280.67:166:31New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:296.912:477.77:270.78:050.47:176:29New Moon15Mon
16Tue1:166.71:117.77:591.08:390.37:186:28New Moon16Tue
17Wed2:016.51:347.78:291.39:130.27:196:27New Moon17Wed
18Thu2:476.31:577.69:001.69:480.17:206:25Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:366.02:247.59:321.910:250.17:216:24Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:295.82:557.410:072.211:070.27:226:23Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:305.73:337.110:482.411:560.37:236:22Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:435.64:216.811:482.57:246:20First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:585.75:246.512:550.31:232.67:256:19First Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:545.96:386.42:010.32:552.47:266:18First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:336.27:546.43:040.33:572.17:276:17First Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:056.69:036.63:590.24:451.77:286:15Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:347.010:066.84:460.25:281.37:296:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:037.411:066.95:280.36:090.87:306:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:327.96:080.46:510.37:316:12Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:047.112:038.46:480.77:35-0.27:326:11Full Moon30Tue
31Wed1:027.112:378.87:291.08:20-0.67:336:10Full Moon31Wed
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 21% 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 Waning Crescent (21% 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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