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 3h 31m 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 - Jun 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:035.48:177.12:501.32:220.55:488:23Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:245.08:587.33:551.03:160.85:488:24Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:435.09:367.54:500.74:071.15:488:24Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:515.210:107.65:380.44:551.45:478:25Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:485.410:437.86:190.15:391.65:478:26Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:375.66:56-0.16:201.75:478:26Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:215.87:30-0.26:591.85:478:27New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:015.98:03-0.37:381.95:478:27New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:258.02:396.08:35-0.48:161.95:468:28New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:018.03:166.19:08-0.58:552.05:468:28New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:397.83:536.29:43-0.59:382.05:468:29Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:197.64:316.310:20-0.510:261.95:468:29Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:027.35:106.510:59-0.411:221.85:468:30Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:516.85:516.711:41-0.25:468:30Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:496.36:347.112:261.712:280.15:468:30First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:015.77:187.41:381.41:190.45:468:31First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:265.38:047.92:491.02:140.85:468:31First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:565.28:518.43:540.53:131.15:478:31Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:185.49:398.84:530.14:131.45:478:32Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:285.810:289.15:47-0.45:121.55:478:32Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:286.26:37-0.76:081.75:478:32Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:216.57:26-0.97:041.75:478:32Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:079.32:106.78:13-1.07:591.75:488:33Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:569.12:576.98:59-1.08:541.75:488:33Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:458.73:427.09:44-0.99:511.75:488:33Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:358.24:257.110:28-0.610:491.65:498:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:257.45:087.111:11-0.311:521.65:498:33Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:186.75:517.211:550.15:498:33Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:175.96:337.212:591.412:400.55:508:33Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:285.27:167.32:081.31:290.95:508:33Third Quarter30Thu
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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