Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 3:53 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 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 - Jun 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:236.47:196.012:212.312:46-0.15:488:24Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:245.97:576.31:382.21:360.15:488:25Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:375.58:316.72:501.82:260.35:488:25Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:595.29:057.23:491.43:150.55:478:26Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:225.29:387.74:400.94:030.85:478:26Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:395.410:138.35:270.34:511.15:478:27Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:495.710:508.86:13-0.25:391.55:478:28Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:526.06:59-0.76:271.75:478:28New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:516.37:46-1.17:181.95:478:29New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:179.42:466.58:35-1.38:102.05:478:29New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:069.43:406.69:26-1.39:072.15:478:29Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:579.14:326.610:17-1.210:092.15:478:30Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:528.65:246.711:10-1.011:182.05:478:30Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:507.96:166.912:03-0.75:478:31Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:537.17:057.112:351.912:57-0.35:478:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:056.27:527.31:561.61:500.15:478:31First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:275.58:357.63:111.32:430.55:478:32First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:555.19:157.94:170.93:340.95:478:32Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:195.19:518.05:130.54:241.35:478:32Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:305.310:258.16:000.15:121.75:478:32Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:305.66:42-0.15:571.95:488:33Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:215.97:20-0.36:412.15:488:33Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:066.07:55-0.47:222.25:488:33Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:058.12:466.18:29-0.48:022.35:498:33Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:408.13:226.19:03-0.58:402.35:498:33Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:168.03:576.19:37-0.59:192.35:498:33Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:537.84:316.110:12-0.410:012.35:508:33Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:327.55:046.210:47-0.410:492.25:508:33Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:137.15:396.311:24-0.211:452.15:518:33Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:006.66:146.612:030.05:518:33Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 1:24 pm — 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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