Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 50m at 12:00 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:33 am (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:287.911:225.93:412.35:06-0.17:115:32Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:188.211:576.24:352.35:47-0.47:105:33Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:068.55:222.26:27-0.67:095:34Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:316.410:53 AM8.86:062.07:05-0.87:085:36Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:046.611:40 AM8.96:501.87:44-0.87:075:37Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:366.812:278.87:351.68:22-0.87:065:38Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:107.01:178.48:241.49:00-0.57:055:39Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:447.32:107.79:171.19:39-0.17:045:40Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:207.63:096.810:150.910:200.37:035:41Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:597.84:206.011:210.711:050.97:025:42Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:438.05:505.312:340.57:015:43Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:338.17:375.21:510.37:005:44Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:308.29:135.51:061.93:050.06:595:45Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:338.210:196.02:282.14:10-0.26:585:46Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:358.211:086.43:452.25:05-0.46:575:47Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:328.311:496.64:492.15:52-0.56:555:49Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:238.35:421.96:33-0.56:545:50New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:266.711:09 AM8.26:271.77:10-0.46:535:51New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:586.811:51 AM8.07:091.67:43-0.36:525:52New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:276.812:317.67:481.48:14-0.16:515:53New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:536.81:107.28:251.38:430.16:495:54Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:176.81:506.79:031.29:110.46:485:55Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:406.92:326.19:431.19:400.86:475:56Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:056.93:225.510:271.010:091.26:455:57Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:337.04:255.011:170.910:421.66:445:58Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:077.05:564.712:160.86:435:59First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:507.07:584.81:260.76:416:00First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:457.09:265.212:322.22:370.56:406:01First Quarter28Thu
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 2:16 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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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