Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 9:55 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 10m at 3:44 pm (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jun 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:117.06:165.811:39-0.211:572.35:488:23Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:586.56:585.912:23-0.15:488:24First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:526.07:366.11:092.21:090.15:488:24First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:575.58:106.42:211.91:560.35:478:25First Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:135.18:426.83:241.62:430.65:478:25First Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:384.99:137.34:171.13:290.95:478:26Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:595.09:457.85:030.64:151.25:478:27Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:135.310:198.35:460.15:021.55:478:27Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:185.66:29-0.45:491.85:468:28Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:166.07:13-0.86:372.05:468:28Full Moon10Wed
11Thu2:116.27:59-1.17:272.15:468:29Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:269.23:036.48:47-1.28:192.25:468:29Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:159.23:536.59:37-1.39:162.25:468:30Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:089.04:426.610:28-1.210:192.15:468:30Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:048.55:316.711:19-1.011:302.05:468:30Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:047.76:196.912:11-0.65:468:31Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:106.87:067.212:501.81:03-0.25:468:31Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:276.07:517.62:111.41:550.25:478:31Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:545.38:347.93:261.02:480.75:478:32Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:245.19:158.24:310.63:401.15:478:32Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:475.29:538.35:260.24:321.55:478:32Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:565.510:308.46:14-0.15:231.85:478:32Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:535.96:56-0.36:122.15:488:33Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:436.17:35-0.46:582.25:488:33New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:266.28:12-0.57:422.35:488:33New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:198.23:056.28:47-0.58:232.35:488:33New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:568.13:416.29:21-0.59:042.35:498:33New Moon27Sat
28Sun1:337.94:156.19:56-0.49:452.25:498:33Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:117.64:476.210:29-0.310:302.25:508:33Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:517.25:186.311:04-0.211:202.15:508:33Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 6:49 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (8% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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