Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 4:28 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:28 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:216.12:317.010:032.310:420.07:044:50Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:106.23:226.611:072.311:310.17:054:50First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:586.44:256.212:252.27:064:50First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:456.75:425.812:260.21:411.97:074:50First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:277.17:065.71:220.42:441.57:084:50First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:077.68:265.82:180.63:380.97:084:50Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:468.19:376.03:110.84:270.47:094:50Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:258.610:426.44:021.05:14-0.17:104:50Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:069.111:426.74:521.26:00-0.67:114:50Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:489.45:411.46:47-0.97:124:50Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:386.911:33 AM9.66:311.67:35-1.17:134:50Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:337.012:209.57:231.78:24-1.17:134:50Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:267.11:099.18:181.89:13-1.07:144:51Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:207.12:018.69:171.910:05-0.77:154:51Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:137.12:567.810:241.910:57-0.47:154:51Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:077.13:587.011:391.811:520.07:164:51Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:017.25:086.212:581.77:174:52Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:537.46:295.612:500.32:131.47:174:52Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:407.67:555.41:470.73:171.07:184:53Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:227.79:125.42:431.04:110.77:184:53Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:597.910:175.63:341.34:570.47:194:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:338.011:125.94:211.55:370.17:194:54Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:058.111:586.05:041.76:13-0.17:204:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:378.25:451.96:46-0.27:204:55New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:406.211:10 AM8.26:232.07:18-0.37:214:56New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:186.311:43 AM8.16:592.17:50-0.37:214:56New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:546.312:178.07:362.18:23-0.47:214:57New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:306.412:537.98:132.18:57-0.47:224:58Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:066.41:317.68:542.19:33-0.37:224:58Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:436.52:137.29:402.110:12-0.27:224:59Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:236.63:016.710:362.010:570.07:225:00Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 7:28 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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