Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 58m at 9:06 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:04 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Apr 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:407.09:496.23:112.03:49-0.25:536:31Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:487.211:196.75:081.55:36-0.36:517:32Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:517.311:507.25:581.06:18-0.26:507:32Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:517.46:470.56:590.06:487:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:217.812:507.37:340.07:390.46:477:34New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:558.31:487.08:22-0.48:200.76:457:35New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:308.62:486.79:11-0.79:031.16:447:36Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:088.73:506.410:02-0.89:481.56:427:37Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:498.64:576.010:56-0.710:401.86:417:38Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:368.26:125.811:54-0.511:442.16:407:39Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:307.77:305.81:00-0.36:387:40First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:337.18:415.91:082.22:12-0.16:377:41First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:486.59:366.22:402.13:210.06:357:41First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:066.210:196.43:561.84:190.16:347:42First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:176.110:536.64:561.55:070.26:327:43Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:196.011:216.85:441.15:460.46:317:44Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:136.011:457.06:260.86:200.66:307:45Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:026.07:030.56:510.86:287:46Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:077.112:485.97:370.37:201.16:277:47Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:287.31:325.88:080.07:481.36:267:48Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:517.52:175.88:39-0.18:171.66:247:49Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:167.53:025.79:12-0.28:481.86:237:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:447.63:505.69:47-0.39:202.06:227:50Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:157.54:435.410:26-0.39:572.16:217:51Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:527.45:435.311:12-0.310:432.26:197:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:377.26:495.412:05-0.36:187:53Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:326.97:495.51:04-0.26:177:54Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:406.68:385.81:172.22:07-0.26:167:55Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:586.39:176.32:462.03:07-0.16:147:56Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:206.29:526.83:561.54:010.06:137:57Waning Crescent30Sun
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 12:05 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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