Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 8:20 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 12:00 am (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Aug 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:068.82:126.88:18-0.58:071.86:128:16New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:518.52:456.98:54-0.48:521.76:138:15New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:348.13:156.99:27-0.29:361.66:148:14Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:157.53:437.09:590.110:201.56:158:13Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:576.94:107.110:290.411:061.46:168:12Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:436.34:377.210:590.811:571.36:178:11Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:355.65:077.311:301.26:178:10First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:435.15:427.312:541.212:051.66:188:09First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:194.86:267.41:591.012:492.06:198:08First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:214.97:187.53:060.81:542.36:208:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:455.38:167.74:100.63:172.46:218:05Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:315.69:138.05:040.34:272.46:228:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:065.95:510.05:212.36:238:03Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:366.26:33-0.26:082.16:238:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:066.57:11-0.46:521.96:248:00Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:366.87:48-0.57:381.66:257:59Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:338.82:067.18:25-0.58:251.36:267:58Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:238.62:377.59:01-0.39:141.06:277:57Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:158.13:107.99:380.010:070.86:287:55Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:127.43:458.310:160.411:040.56:287:54Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:156.74:258.510:570.96:297:53Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:306.05:108.612:080.411:43 AM1.56:307:51Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:025.56:048.51:190.312:401.96:317:50Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:435.67:078.42:370.21:572.26:327:48Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:055.98:168.33:520.13:232.36:337:47Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:036.39:228.34:58-0.14:382.26:347:46Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:476.610:218.45:52-0.25:382.06:347:44Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:266.86:38-0.26:291.86:357:43Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:597.07:16-0.27:141.66:367:41New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:008.11:297.07:50-0.17:541.46:377:40New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:437.81:557.18:210.18:331.26:387:39New Moon31Thu
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 4:10 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 (1% 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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