Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:54 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 8:24 pm (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jul 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:317.44:276.610:23-0.210:411.85:518:33Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:136.95:026.810:590.011:331.75:518:33Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:006.45:397.011:380.25:518:33Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:575.96:207.312:341.512:210.55:528:33First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:105.47:047.61:401.31:100.85:538:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:385.17:518.02:490.92:061.15:538:32First Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:095.18:418.43:520.53:081.45:548:32Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:285.59:338.94:500.14:111.65:548:32Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:325.910:259.25:44-0.35:111.75:558:31Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:276.36:34-0.76:101.75:558:31Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:166.77:23-0.97:061.65:568:31Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:109.52:037.08:10-1.08:021.65:578:30Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:029.32:477.38:56-0.98:581.55:578:30Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:548.93:317.59:42-0.79:551.45:588:29Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:468.34:147.610:26-0.510:551.35:598:29Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:417.54:577.711:11-0.111:591.25:598:28Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:396.75:427.711:570.36:008:28Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:465.96:287.81:081.112:460.86:018:27Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:055.37:167.82:181.01:411.26:028:27Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:355.18:057.83:270.82:421.56:028:26Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:595.38:537.94:280.63:441.86:038:25Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:035.69:397.95:200.44:421.96:048:25Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:535.910:238.16:050.25:331.96:058:24Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:346.16:440.16:181.96:068:23Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:096.37:190.06:591.96:068:23New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:416.47:51-0.17:371.86:078:22New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:228.12:116.58:22-0.18:141.86:088:21New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:008.02:406.78:52-0.18:521.76:098:20New Moon28Fri
29Sat1:387.83:106.99:22-0.19:311.66:108:19Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:197.53:417.19:540.110:151.46:108:18Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:027.14:147.310:280.311:041.36:118:17Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 12:39 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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