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 : 2:27 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 8:54 am (4.9 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 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:016.66:586.012:23-0.15:488:23Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:546.17:426.11:122.21:130.15:488:24Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:595.68:216.32:272.02:040.35:488:24Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:135.28:556.73:301.72:540.55:478:25Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:315.19:277.04:231.43:420.75:478:25Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:465.19:597.55:080.94:270.95:478:26Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:545.310:317.95:480.55:101.15:478:27Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:555.611:058.36:270.05:531.45:478:27Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:525.97:06-0.46:371.65:468:28New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:466.27:48-0.77:221.85:468:28New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:228.92:396.48:32-1.08:101.95:468:29New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:069.03:316.59:19-1.19:022.05:468:29New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:548.94:236.610:08-1.19:592.15:468:30Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:458.65:156.710:59-1.011:042.05:468:30Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:428.06:076.811:52-0.85:468:30Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:457.36:597.112:191.912:47-0.55:468:31First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:576.57:487.41:411.71:44-0.15:468:31First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:195.98:357.83:001.32:400.35:478:31First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:455.59:188.14:080.93:350.75:478:32Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:085.49:598.45:080.44:281.15:478:32Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:205.610:378.55:590.05:181.45:478:32Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:235.86:44-0.26:061.75:478:32Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:176.17:25-0.46:521.95:488:33Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:056.28:03-0.57:362.15:488:33Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:248.32:496.38:40-0.58:192.25:488:33Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:008.13:306.39:15-0.59:012.25:488:33Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:367.94:086.29:51-0.49:442.25:498:33Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:137.64:446.210:27-0.410:292.25:498:33Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:517.35:206.211:04-0.211:192.25:508:33Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:336.85:566.311:420.05:508:33Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 11:40 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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