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 5h 08m 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 - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:115.75:448.012:350.512:181.66:387:38First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:385.66:478.11:470.41:281.96:397:36First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:005.97:568.23:010.32:501.96:407:35First Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:056.39:038.34:080.14:061.86:417:33Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:566.710:068.55:07-0.15:101.66:417:32Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:407.111:048.55:58-0.26:051.36:427:30Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:207.56:43-0.26:561.06:437:29Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:577.77:26-0.17:440.86:447:27Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:498.21:337.98:060.18:300.66:457:26Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:397.92:088.08:450.49:160.56:467:24Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:297.42:437.99:240.710:010.56:467:23Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:196.93:177.810:041.010:470.56:477:21Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:126.43:547.610:461.411:370.66:487:20Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:126.04:347.411:331.76:497:18Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:225.75:227.112:330.712:301.96:507:17Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:435.66:196.91:380.71:432.16:517:15Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:575.77:226.82:460.72:592.16:517:13Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:525.98:266.93:480.74:032.06:527:12Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:336.29:247.04:400.64:551.86:537:10Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:066.510:167.25:240.55:391.66:547:09Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:356.811:047.46:010.46:171.36:557:07Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:047.16:350.46:541.06:567:06Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:327.47:080.47:300.86:567:04New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:357.51:027.77:410.58:070.56:577:03New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:217.41:347.98:150.78:470.36:587:01New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:097.22:088.28:510.99:310.16:597:00Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:016.92:458.39:311.210:190.07:006:58Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:586.63:288.310:151.411:120.07:016:57Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:026.34:188.111:061.77:026:55Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:146.15:187.912:130.012:111.97:026:53First Quarter30Sat
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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