Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 47m at 1:05 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:55 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:098.03:406.29:27-0.59:102.25:518:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:477.84:106.210:00-0.49:522.15:518:33Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:257.54:406.410:32-0.410:382.05:528:33Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:077.15:116.611:06-0.211:321.95:528:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:546.55:436.911:420.15:538:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:525.86:187.312:341.612:210.55:538:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:085.26:557.71:421.31:050.95:548:32Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:454.97:378.12:500.91:561.35:558:32Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:284.98:248.63:550.42:551.75:558:31Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:545.39:169.04:54-0.13:592.05:568:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:005.85:49-0.55:032.25:568:31Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:536.26:41-0.86:042.25:578:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:406.57:32-1.07:032.15:588:30New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:009.62:236.88:20-1.18:001.95:598:29New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:549.53:047.09:06-1.08:571.85:598:29New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:479.13:447.29:50-0.99:551.66:008:28Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:408.44:247.410:33-0.510:561.56:018:28Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:347.55:037.511:14-0.16:018:27Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:336.55:437.712:001.311:56 AM0.46:028:26First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:425.76:237.71:091.112:390.96:038:26First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:095.07:067.82:190.91:281.46:048:25First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:544.97:517.83:270.72:271.96:048:24First Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:285.28:397.94:280.53:342.26:058:24Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:335.69:267.95:220.24:382.36:068:23Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:215.96:080.15:332.36:078:22Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:596.16:49-0.16:192.36:088:21Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:316.27:26-0.27:002.26:088:21Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:006.37:59-0.37:372.16:098:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:178.32:266.48:30-0.38:142.06:108:19Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:568.22:526.58:59-0.38:511.96:118:18Full Moon30Thu
31Fri1:347.93:186.79:29-0.29:311.76:128:17Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414525)

Common Questions About Palo Alto, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Palo Alto, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Palo Alto, CA is -1.1 ft on Tuesday, Jul 14 at 8:20 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Palo Alto, CA?

The highest tide this week in Palo Alto, CA is 9.6 ft on Tuesday, Jul 14 at 12:00 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Palo Alto, CA today?

Slack tide in Palo Alto, CA is approximately 4:00 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 minimum.

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 time is high tide in Palo Alto, CA today?

High tides in Palo Alto, CA today: 6:08 am (5.2 ft), 6:55 pm (7.7 ft). The 6:55 pm high of 7.7 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Palo Alto, CA today?

Low tides in Palo Alto, CA today: 1:42 am (1.3 ft), 1:05 pm (0.9 ft).

What is the tidal range in Palo Alto, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Palo Alto, CA is 6.8 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 8.1 ft, so today's swing is below-average.

What is the moon phase in Palo Alto, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Palo Alto, CA is Third Quarter (50% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

What type of tides does Palo Alto, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Palo Alto, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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