Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 3:59 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:16 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:097.07:236.412:361.81:12-0.36:127:58Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:186.48:216.62:001.72:150.06:117:58Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:355.99:116.83:171.43:150.36:107:59Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:515.79:537.04:221.14:090.56:098:00Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:015.610:297.25:170.84:570.76:088:01Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:025.711:007.46:020.55:390.96:078:02Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:555.711:297.56:420.26:181.16:068:03Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:435.87:180.06:541.36:058:04New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:275.97:51-0.17:291.56:048:05New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:257.62:095.98:23-0.28:041.66:038:06New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:557.62:505.98:54-0.38:391.76:028:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:267.63:315.89:27-0.49:151.86:018:07Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:017.54:135.810:03-0.49:551.96:008:08Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:387.34:585.810:41-0.410:422.05:598:09Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:207.05:455.911:24-0.311:392.05:598:10Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:086.76:346.012:12-0.25:588:11First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:076.27:226.312:491.91:040.05:578:12First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:185.88:076.72:051.72:000.25:568:13First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:395.68:507.23:151.32:570.45:558:13First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:025.69:317.74:160.83:520.65:558:14Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:185.710:138.25:090.34:450.85:548:15Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:266.010:558.76:00-0.25:371.15:538:16Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:286.36:49-0.76:281.35:538:17Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:256.57:37-1.07:191.45:528:17Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:259.22:206.68:25-1.28:121.55:528:18Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:129.13:136.79:14-1.29:071.65:518:19Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:018.84:056.710:03-1.110:051.75:508:20Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:528.24:576.810:52-0.811:091.75:508:20Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:457.65:496.811:43-0.55:508:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:436.86:416.812:211.712:35-0.25:498:22Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:486.07:317.01:361.51:280.25:498:22Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:37 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 18% 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 (18% 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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