Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 33m at 5:49 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:00 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:336.87:44-0.37:361.76:128:16Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:258.42:076.98:20-0.38:191.66:138:15Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:068.12:386.98:53-0.19:001.56:148:14Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:467.73:067.09:250.19:411.46:158:13Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:267.23:337.19:560.310:221.46:168:12Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:076.74:017.210:260.611:071.36:178:11Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:526.24:317.310:580.911:561.26:178:10Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:455.65:057.311:331.36:188:09Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:535.15:477.412:531.112:141.66:198:08Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:224.96:357.51:591.01:061.96:208:06Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:015.07:307.63:070.82:152.16:218:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:155.38:287.94:080.63:282.26:228:04Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:055.79:248.25:010.34:312.16:238:03Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:456.110:188.55:470.05:252.06:238:02Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:206.46:28-0.26:141.86:248:00Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:546.87:09-0.47:021.56:257:59New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:008.91:287.27:48-0.47:501.26:267:58New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:528.82:037.68:27-0.38:400.96:277:57New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:448.42:398.09:07-0.19:320.76:287:55Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:397.93:188.39:480.210:270.56:287:54Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:387.33:598.510:300.711:270.46:297:53Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:446.64:468.611:171.16:307:51First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:006.05:388.512:340.312:121.56:317:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:295.76:388.31:470.31:211.86:327:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:575.87:448.23:020.22:422.06:337:47First Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:086.28:508.14:120.14:002.06:347:46Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:026.59:518.15:110.15:041.96:347:44Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:456.810:448.16:000.05:571.76:357:43Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:226.96:410.06:431.56:367:41Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:547.07:170.17:241.36:377:40Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:157.81:227.17:500.28:021.26:387:38Full Moon31Tue
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 8:54 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 10% 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 (10% 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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