Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 24m at 5:37 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:49 am (6.2 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 - Sep 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:165.75:328.012:430.412:161.86:397:36First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:555.66:267.71:530.41:262.26:407:35First Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:305.87:297.53:060.42:522.46:417:33First Quarter3Wed
4Thu10:356.28:347.54:140.34:092.46:427:32Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:216.49:347.65:110.25:092.26:437:30Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:586.510:267.75:590.15:562.06:437:29Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:286.66:380.16:361.86:447:27Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:536.67:110.17:121.66:457:26Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:166.77:410.17:451.46:467:24Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:317.61:376.98:080.28:181.26:477:23Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:107.31:597.18:340.48:511.16:477:21Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:507.02:217.39:000.69:260.96:487:20Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:326.72:457.59:270.910:040.76:497:18Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:206.33:127.69:561.310:470.66:507:17Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:165.93:447.710:291.611:380.56:517:15Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:285.54:247.711:072.06:527:13Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:015.35:177.712:390.412:012.36:527:12Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:425.56:247.71:520.31:242.56:537:10Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:525.97:417.83:090.13:002.46:547:09Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat10:386.38:558.14:17-0.14:172.26:557:07Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:156.610:018.35:14-0.35:171.86:567:06Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:507.011:028.46:03-0.36:101.46:577:04Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:237.46:46-0.37:000.96:577:03New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:008.312:567.87:27-0.17:490.56:587:01New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:568.11:298.28:060.28:380.26:597:00New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:527.72:028.48:450.69:260.07:006:58Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:497.12:368.59:241.110:16-0.17:016:56Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:506.63:128.310:061.511:080.07:026:55Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:586.23:528.010:521.97:036:53Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:175.94:397.612:050.111:51 AM2.37:036:52First Quarter30Tue
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 8:43 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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