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 1h 19m 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 - Jun 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:444.99:217.14:211.13:380.85:488:24Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:044.99:517.45:120.74:231.25:488:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:135.010:197.65:550.45:061.55:488:25Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:125.36:340.15:461.85:488:25Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:035.57:09-0.26:262.05:478:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:495.77:43-0.37:052.15:478:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon2:315.98:16-0.57:432.25:478:27New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:278.13:125.98:51-0.68:222.35:478:28New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:058.13:516.09:27-0.69:032.35:478:28New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:448.04:316.010:05-0.79:482.35:478:29Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:277.85:116.110:46-0.610:422.25:478:29Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:137.45:516.311:28-0.511:452.15:478:30Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:066.96:306.612:13-0.35:478:30First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:096.37:097.012:581.81:000.05:478:30First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:275.67:497.52:131.51:500.45:478:31First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:595.28:298.03:230.92:420.85:478:31First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:335.19:108.54:250.43:371.25:478:31Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:575.49:549.05:21-0.24:331.65:478:32Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:075.86:13-0.65:291.95:478:32Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:076.17:03-0.96:252.05:478:32Full Moon20Sun
21Mon2:016.47:51-1.17:212.15:488:33Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:179.32:506.68:39-1.18:162.15:488:33Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:079.13:366.69:26-1.19:122.15:488:33Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:568.64:206.710:11-0.910:102.05:488:33Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:458.05:026.710:55-0.611:111.95:498:33Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:357.35:436.811:37-0.35:498:33Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:286.56:226.912:171.812:190.15:498:33Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:295.67:007.01:261.61:020.55:508:33Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:445.07:367.22:361.41:471.05:508:33Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:184.68:127.43:391.12:351.45:518:33Third Quarter30Wed
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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