Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 6:04 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 12:53 pm (6.2 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:527.64:105.810:00-0.49:462.06:137:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:267.44:595.610:40-0.310:302.16:127:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:057.15:515.511:23-0.211:222.26:107:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:486.76:455.512:110.06:098:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:406.37:365.612:312.21:030.16:088:01Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:425.98:195.81:532.11:570.26:078:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:545.58:566.13:051.82:500.46:068:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:115.39:286.64:041.53:390.56:058:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:255.49:597.04:521.04:250.76:048:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:335.510:307.55:340.65:080.96:038:05Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:355.711:038.06:150.15:501.16:028:06Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:346.06:56-0.46:331.46:018:07New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:306.27:39-0.87:171.66:008:08New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:198.82:256.38:24-1.08:041.76:008:09New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:028.93:196.39:12-1.28:541.95:598:10New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:498.94:146.310:02-1.29:501.95:588:11Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:418.65:106.410:55-1.010:541.95:578:11Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:378.16:066.411:50-0.85:568:12Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:407.37:016.612:091.912:48-0.55:568:13First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:516.67:526.91:331.71:46-0.25:558:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:115.98:397.32:541.32:440.25:548:15First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:365.59:227.64:040.93:380.55:548:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:565.410:017.95:030.54:290.95:538:16Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:085.510:378.15:540.15:161.25:528:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:105.66:38-0.26:011.55:528:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:045.87:18-0.46:441.75:518:19Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:535.97:54-0.57:261.95:518:19Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:168.02:376.08:30-0.58:062.05:508:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:497.93:186.09:05-0.58:462.15:508:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:247.73:585.99:40-0.59:262.25:498:22Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:007.54:365.910:16-0.410:092.25:498:22Waning 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 3:28 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 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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