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 5h 05m 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 - Oct 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:357.17:060.27:251.07:036:52Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:227.51:027.47:380.38:000.77:046:50Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:077.41:317.78:110.58:380.57:056:49Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:557.22:017.98:460.79:190.27:066:47Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:467.02:348.19:221.110:050.17:076:46Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:426.63:128.110:031.410:560.07:086:44Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:476.33:568.110:501.711:540.07:096:43Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:026.14:497.911:482.07:106:41Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:246.15:557.71:020.01:062.27:106:40Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:406.37:107.52:160.02:372.27:116:38Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:406.78:277.53:280.03:561.97:126:37Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:277.19:377.54:30-0.14:591.57:136:36Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:087.410:397.65:230.05:521.27:146:34Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:457.711:367.56:090.16:400.87:156:33Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:197.96:510.27:240.57:166:31New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:297.412:518.07:290.58:060.37:176:30New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:207.21:228.08:070.88:470.17:186:29New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:106.91:528.08:441.19:260.07:196:27New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:016.62:227.89:211.510:070.07:206:26Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:536.32:537.610:011.810:490.17:216:25Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:506.13:287.310:452.111:350.27:226:23Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:555.94:096.911:402.37:236:22Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:075.85:026.612:280.312:582.47:246:21First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:165.96:086.31:300.42:262.37:256:20First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:096.17:216.22:340.53:362.27:266:18First Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:486.48:316.23:330.54:301.97:276:17First Quarter26Tue
27Wed10:196.79:336.34:240.45:131.67:286:16Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:477.010:286.55:060.45:511.27:296:15Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:157.311:216.75:450.56:260.87:306:14Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:437.76:210.67:020.57:316:12Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:126.811:13 AM8.05:570.86:390.16:325:11Full Moon31Sun
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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