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 8h 21m at 7:32 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:40 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:256.911:007.35:490.26:111.27:036:52Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:517.311:527.46:240.36:500.87:046:50Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:187.86:590.57:300.47:056:49Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:447.312:488.27:340.78:120.07:066:47Full Moon4Thu
5Fri1:387.21:208.68:111.08:57-0.37:076:46Full Moon5Fri
6Sat2:356.91:568.88:501.49:46-0.47:086:44Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:356.62:378.89:331.710:39-0.57:096:43Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:426.33:258.710:222.011:39-0.47:106:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:556.14:228.311:232.27:116:40Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:146.15:307.812:47-0.212:452.37:116:38Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:246.36:487.42:01-0.12:212.27:126:37Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:216.78:077.23:120.03:421.97:136:35Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:067.09:207.04:130.14:471.57:146:34Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:447.410:257.05:030.25:401.17:156:33Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:187.611:236.95:460.46:260.77:166:31Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:487.86:240.67:080.47:176:30New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:166.712:157.96:590.97:460.27:186:29New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:066.612:418.07:331.28:210.07:196:27New Moon18Thu
19Fri1:546.51:068.08:061.58:560.07:206:26New Moon19Fri
20Sat2:416.31:337.98:401.89:31-0.17:216:25Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:296.12:017.79:142.010:080.07:226:23Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:195.92:357.59:512.210:490.17:236:22Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:145.73:147.310:332.411:370.27:246:21Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:175.64:026.911:292.57:256:19Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:215.75:006.612:310.312:512.57:266:18First Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:155.86:106.31:310.32:212.37:276:17First Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:556.17:256.12:310.43:292.07:286:16First Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:276.57:386.22:250.43:221.76:295:15Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:576.98:456.33:120.54:061.26:305:14Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:267.59:486.43:550.64:480.76:315:12Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:558.010:486.64:360.85:290.26:325:11Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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