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 (tomorrow) : 5:37 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 46m at 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 - Jun 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:188.94:006.39:39-1.19:172.25:488:24Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:078.74:536.310:30-1.110:172.25:488:24Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:018.45:466.411:23-1.011:272.15:488:25Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:007.86:376.612:18-0.75:478:26First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:077.07:266.912:482.01:14-0.45:478:26First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:236.28:127.32:121.62:090.05:478:27First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:495.68:547.73:281.23:030.45:478:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:165.39:348.14:330.73:550.85:478:28Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:375.310:128.45:280.24:441.25:478:28Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:485.510:488.56:17-0.25:321.55:478:29Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:495.87:01-0.46:191.85:478:29Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:436.07:41-0.67:052.15:478:30Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:316.28:19-0.67:502.25:478:30Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:348.33:166.28:57-0.68:342.35:478:31Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:118.13:576.19:34-0.69:182.35:478:31Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:487.84:366.110:11-0.510:032.35:478:31Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:277.55:146.010:49-0.410:522.35:478:32Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:087.15:506.111:28-0.211:492.25:478:32Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:536.56:256.212:070.05:478:32Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:456.07:006.412:552.112:480.25:478:32Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:485.47:346.82:051.81:300.55:488:33Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:084.98:077.13:091.52:150.95:488:33Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:394.78:427.64:041.13:031.25:488:33Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:084.99:188.04:530.63:541.65:488:33Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:235.29:588.55:370.14:451.85:498:33Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:255.76:21-0.35:362.15:498:33Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:196.07:06-0.76:282.25:508:33New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:086.37:53-1.07:202.25:508:33New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:169.42:546.58:40-1.28:142.25:508:33New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:089.43:396.79:28-1.29:112.15:518:33Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 1:18 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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