Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 32m at 7:32 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:40 pm (6.5 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 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:325.69:187.85:140.44:352.36:128:16Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:135.96:000.25:282.36:138:15Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:456.16:400.06:132.26:148:14Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:156.27:16-0.26:532.16:158:13Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:426.47:48-0.37:311.96:168:12Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:178.42:096.68:20-0.38:091.86:168:11Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:588.32:366.98:51-0.38:501.66:178:10Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:418.03:047.29:22-0.29:341.36:188:09Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:277.63:337.59:550.110:221.16:198:08Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:187.04:057.810:290.511:170.96:208:07Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:176.34:428.111:070.96:218:06Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:315.75:248.312:180.711:50 AM1.46:218:04Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:045.26:168.41:280.512:441.86:228:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:485.37:178.62:450.31:542.16:238:02Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:135.78:248.73:580.03:172.36:248:01Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:116.19:298.85:03-0.24:332.26:257:59Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:576.510:309.05:58-0.45:372.06:267:58Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:376.86:46-0.56:331.86:277:57New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:147.17:29-0.57:241.56:277:56New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:178.71:487.38:08-0.48:121.36:287:54New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:068.32:217.48:44-0.18:591.16:297:53New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:537.82:517.69:190.29:451.06:307:52Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:417.23:217.69:520.610:310.96:317:50Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:316.63:507.610:261.011:190.86:327:49Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:265.94:227.511:011.46:327:47Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:325.44:587.412:120.811:40 AM1.86:337:46First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:015.15:437.31:130.812:302.16:347:45First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:525.26:397.22:220.81:452.46:357:43First Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:115.57:437.33:320.73:132.46:367:42First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:575.88:457.44:320.54:202.46:377:40Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:306.09:417.75:210.35:122.26:377:39Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:36 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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