Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 55m at 6:29 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:32 pm (6.5 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 - Aug 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:555.79:348.05:330.34:522.46:138:16Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:316.06:170.05:422.46:148:15Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:046.26:56-0.26:262.36:148:14Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:346.37:32-0.47:082.16:158:13New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:036.58:07-0.57:501.96:168:12New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:398.72:326.88:41-0.58:341.76:178:11New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:248.53:027.19:16-0.49:211.46:188:10Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:128.13:337.49:51-0.210:121.26:198:09Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:057.54:077.810:270.211:080.96:208:08Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:046.74:438.111:050.66:208:06Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:155.95:258.312:110.711:48 AM1.26:218:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:455.46:148.51:220.512:381.76:228:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:315.37:128.62:370.31:442.16:238:03First Quarter13Fri
14Sat10:045.68:168.63:510.13:072.36:248:02Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:096.19:218.74:57-0.24:262.36:258:00Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:586.410:218.85:54-0.35:312.26:257:59Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:396.76:43-0.46:272.06:267:58Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:156.97:25-0.47:161.86:277:56Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:048.61:487.08:03-0.48:011.66:287:55Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:508.32:197.18:38-0.28:441.46:297:54Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:347.92:467.29:100.19:271.36:307:53Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:177.33:127.29:410.410:091.16:307:51Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:016.73:377.310:110.710:521.06:317:50Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:506.14:037.410:421.211:391.06:327:48Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:465.64:347.411:141.66:337:47Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:005.15:117.312:330.911:51 AM1.96:347:46Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:455.05:597.31:370.912:432.36:357:44Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:385.26:597.32:490.82:072.56:367:43Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:405.68:037.43:570.63:342.56:367:41Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon11:185.99:057.74:530.44:372.46:377:40Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:486.110:008.05:400.15:262.26:387:38Waning Crescent31Tue
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 9:30 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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