Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:28 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 7:51 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jun 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:535.510:197.85:100.74:430.75:488:23Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:015.610:537.95:590.45:281.05:488:24Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:015.76:420.16:101.25:488:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:545.87:21-0.16:501.55:478:25Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:435.97:56-0.37:281.75:478:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:238.02:276.08:29-0.48:061.95:478:26Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:537.93:106.09:03-0.48:442.15:478:27Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:257.73:516.09:36-0.49:232.15:478:27Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:597.64:316.010:12-0.410:042.25:468:28Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:367.35:136.010:50-0.310:522.25:468:28Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:177.05:556.111:31-0.211:502.25:468:29Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:036.66:396.212:15-0.15:468:29Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:586.17:216.412:582.11:020.15:468:30Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:055.78:016.82:111.91:530.35:468:30Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:255.38:397.23:171.52:450.55:468:30Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:495.39:177.74:131.13:380.85:468:31Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:095.49:568.35:030.54:291.05:468:31Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:195.710:378.75:510.05:201.35:478:31Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:236.16:38-0.56:111.55:478:32Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:216.47:26-0.97:021.75:478:32New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:059.42:166.78:14-1.17:551.85:478:32New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:539.43:086.89:03-1.28:501.95:478:32New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:439.33:596.99:53-1.29:491.95:488:33Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:368.84:507.010:43-1.010:531.95:488:33Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:318.25:417.111:35-0.75:488:33Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:317.36:327.312:051.812:27-0.35:498:33First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:386.57:227.51:211.61:210.15:498:33First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:555.78:097.62:381.32:160.55:498:33First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:205.38:537.83:471.03:110.95:508:33First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:455.29:348.04:470.74:041.25:508:33Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 12:09 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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