Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 2:27 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:036.911:44 AM8.46:341.07:20-0.26:335:10Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:566.912:188.67:131.38:03-0.56:345:09Full Moon2Tue
3Wed1:516.812:568.77:551.58:50-0.66:355:08Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:496.61:398.68:421.89:41-0.66:365:07Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:526.52:288.39:362.010:38-0.56:375:06Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:006.43:277.910:442.211:42-0.36:385:05Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:096.54:367.412:092.26:395:04Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:136.85:556.912:51-0.21:392.06:405:03Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:067.17:166.71:580.02:541.66:415:02Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:527.58:316.62:590.13:551.26:425:02Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:327.99:386.63:510.34:470.76:435:01Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:088.110:386.64:370.65:330.46:445:00Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:418.311:336.65:190.86:150.16:454:59New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:128.35:591.16:54-0.16:464:58New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:246.511:41 AM8.36:371.47:30-0.26:484:58New Moon15Mon
16Tue1:146.512:108.17:151.78:06-0.36:494:57New Moon16Tue
17Wed2:026.412:407.97:531.98:42-0.36:504:56Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:496.31:117.78:332.19:20-0.26:514:56Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:386.21:467.49:162.310:01-0.16:524:55Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:306.12:277.010:082.410:460.16:534:54Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:246.03:166.611:162.411:370.26:544:54First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:176.14:166.112:372.36:554:53First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:046.35:275.812:320.31:532.16:564:53First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:446.66:445.61:280.52:521.86:574:52First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:186.97:585.62:210.63:401.46:584:52Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:507.49:065.83:090.74:210.96:594:52Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:227.810:086.13:540.85:000.57:004:51Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:558.311:066.34:361.05:400.07:014:51Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:298.75:191.36:21-0.47:024:51Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:026.611:07 AM9.06:021.57:04-0.87:034:51Full Moon30Tue
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 5:09 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 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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