Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:29 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 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 - May 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:376.39:096.42:352.02:540.06:127:58Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:565.99:506.63:501.63:500.26:117:59Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:115.610:246.94:491.34:380.46:108:00Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:175.610:527.15:390.95:190.66:098:01Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:165.611:167.26:210.55:560.96:088:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:105.66:580.26:291.26:078:02Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:595.67:310.07:021.46:068:03New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:027.61:465.78:03-0.27:341.76:058:04New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:287.72:315.78:34-0.38:071.96:048:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:557.73:165.79:07-0.48:412.06:038:06New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:277.74:025.79:42-0.59:172.26:028:07Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:027.64:525.610:21-0.59:582.36:018:08Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:417.45:445.611:04-0.410:482.36:008:09Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:267.26:375.611:53-0.411:552.35:598:10Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:206.87:265.812:47-0.35:588:10First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:246.48:096.21:172.21:43-0.25:588:11First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:416.08:476.62:381.82:380.05:578:12First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:055.79:227.23:461.43:310.35:568:13First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:285.69:577.84:430.84:210.65:558:14Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:455.810:338.45:350.15:090.95:558:15Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:546.011:108.86:24-0.45:561.25:548:15Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:596.27:12-0.96:441.55:538:16Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:596.38:00-1.17:341.85:538:17Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:359.22:566.48:49-1.38:262.05:528:18Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:219.13:526.49:39-1.29:222.15:528:19Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:108.74:476.410:29-1.110:232.15:518:19Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:018.15:416.411:21-0.811:322.15:518:20Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:567.46:356.412:14-0.55:508:21Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:566.67:256.512:502.01:07-0.25:508:21Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:035.98:096.72:081.82:000.25:498:22Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:215.38:486.93:201.52:510.55:498:23Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:15 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 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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