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 1h 50m 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 - Jul 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:595.410:118.15:380.34:551.55:518:33Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:005.66:220.15:421.85:518:33Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:515.97:01-0.16:261.95:528:33Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:356.17:37-0.27:082.15:528:33Full Moon4Sun
5Mon2:156.28:11-0.37:472.15:538:32Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:308.12:516.28:44-0.48:252.25:538:32Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:058.03:256.39:16-0.49:032.25:548:32Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:417.93:586.39:49-0.49:422.15:548:32Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:197.64:326.410:24-0.310:262.15:558:31Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:597.35:076.511:00-0.211:162.05:558:31Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:436.85:446.711:380.05:568:31Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:366.36:227.012:151.912:200.35:578:30Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:425.77:037.31:221.61:070.65:578:30Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:065.37:457.82:321.31:591.05:588:29Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:405.28:318.23:370.82:561.35:598:29Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:075.49:188.74:360.33:561.66:008:28Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:195.810:079.15:30-0.14:551.86:008:28Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:196.36:22-0.55:531.96:018:27Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:126.67:12-0.86:491.96:028:27New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:006.98:00-1.07:441.86:028:26New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:419.62:467.18:48-1.08:391.76:038:25New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:339.33:307.39:35-0.99:361.76:048:25Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:268.84:147.410:21-0.710:361.66:058:24Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:198.14:587.511:07-0.311:391.56:068:23Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:167.25:437.611:530.16:068:22Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:206.36:287.612:481.312:410.66:078:22First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:365.67:147.71:591.21:331.06:088:21First Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:065.28:017.73:090.92:311.46:098:20First Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:385.38:477.84:130.73:321.76:108:19Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:525.69:317.95:070.44:311.96:108:18Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:495.910:148.05:540.25:242.16:118:17Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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