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 3h 14m at 5:03 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:01 pm (9.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:085.91:147.98:242.39:32-0.26:335:10Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:065.81:557.79:062.410:21-0.26:345:08Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:105.82:467.410:032.511:19-0.16:355:07Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:135.93:497.111:232.56:365:06Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:076.15:056.712:22-0.112:582.36:375:05Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:506.56:286.51:260.02:172.06:395:04Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:267.07:496.52:240.13:201.46:405:04Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:007.69:046.53:150.34:130.86:415:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:348.110:126.64:030.55:030.26:425:02Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:088.711:176.74:470.95:50-0.36:435:01Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:439.15:311.26:36-0.76:445:00New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:186.711:21 AM9.36:161.57:23-0.96:454:59New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:176.812:009.37:021.88:10-1.06:464:59New Moon13Fri
14Sat2:166.712:439.07:512.18:59-0.96:474:58Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:146.61:298.68:442.39:49-0.76:484:57Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:146.52:198.09:462.410:43-0.46:494:56Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:146.43:147.311:002.411:40-0.16:504:56First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:136.44:176.612:232.36:514:55First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:056.55:296.012:380.11:432.06:524:55First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:476.76:475.61:340.42:491.76:534:54First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:226.98:055.42:250.63:431.36:544:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:507.29:145.43:110.94:280.96:554:53Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:167.510:165.53:521.15:070.56:564:53Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:417.711:105.74:291.45:430.26:574:52Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:078.05:051.76:150.06:584:52Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:005.910:35 AM8.25:401.96:48-0.26:594:51Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:476.011:05 AM8.36:152.17:21-0.47:004:51Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:326.111:39 AM8.36:522.27:57-0.57:014:51Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:176.212:168.37:302.38:36-0.67:024:50Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:036.212:578.28:122.49:18-0.67:034:50Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 7:32 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (12% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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