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 2h 10m at 3:53 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:59 pm (8.9 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 - Nov 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:278.011:566.65:590.56:500.37:346:09Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:578.26:380.87:310.07:356:08New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:516.611:26 AM8.36:151.27:10-0.26:365:07New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:446.511:53 AM8.36:511.57:47-0.36:375:06New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:356.412:218.17:281.88:24-0.36:385:05New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:276.212:507.98:062.19:01-0.36:395:04Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:206.11:227.78:462.39:42-0.16:405:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:166.02:007.39:322.510:280.06:415:02Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:165.92:456.910:322.511:200.16:425:01Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:175.93:416.511:562.56:435:01First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:096.04:496.112:170.31:222.46:445:00First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:496.26:045.91:160.42:292.16:454:59First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:206.57:195.82:100.43:211.76:464:58First Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:486.98:295.82:570.54:041.36:474:57Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:157.49:326.03:390.74:430.86:484:57Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:427.810:326.14:190.95:200.46:504:56Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:118.311:306.34:581.15:59-0.16:514:55Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:438.75:371.46:39-0.56:524:55Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:266.511:18 AM9.06:181.77:23-0.86:534:54Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:236.611:58 AM9.27:011.98:09-1.06:544:54Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:206.612:429.27:482.18:59-1.06:554:53Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:186.51:328.98:422.29:53-0.96:564:53Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:186.52:288.49:452.310:51-0.76:574:52Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:186.63:327.711:032.311:53-0.46:584:52Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:166.84:467.012:332.16:594:52Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:087.16:086.312:55-0.11:581.77:004:51Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:547.57:335.91:550.23:081.27:014:51Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:357.88:535.82:490.54:070.87:024:51Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:128.210:045.93:380.84:570.37:034:50Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:458.411:076.04:241.25:400.07:044:50Waning Crescent30Sat
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 6:26 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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