Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 53m at 3:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:28 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:256.44:006.012:092.07:044:50Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:106.65:075.51:201.87:054:50Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:536.86:245.212:460.72:241.57:064:50Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:337.17:445.11:400.93:181.27:074:50Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:117.48:565.32:321.14:040.87:084:50Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:477.89:585.63:211.34:440.47:094:50Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:248.110:535.94:071.45:220.17:104:50Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:018.511:436.24:521.66:00-0.37:104:50Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:418.85:351.76:39-0.67:114:50New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:306.511:22 AM8.96:201.77:20-0.87:124:50New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:176.712:069.07:071.88:04-0.97:134:50New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:036.912:528.87:561.88:49-0.97:134:50Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:507.01:438.58:511.89:36-0.77:144:51Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:397.12:387.99:521.710:26-0.57:154:51Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:297.33:407.211:021.611:19-0.17:164:51First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:207.54:536.412:211.47:164:52First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:137.76:165.812:160.31:411.17:174:52First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:058.07:445.61:160.62:530.77:174:52First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:558.39:055.72:181.03:540.47:184:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:428.610:136.03:171.34:470.07:194:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:268.711:116.34:131.55:34-0.27:194:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:088.75:041.66:15-0.47:194:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:016.510:48 AM8.65:521.76:54-0.57:204:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:466.611:26 AM8.56:371.87:30-0.57:204:55Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:276.712:028.27:201.98:04-0.47:214:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:056.712:397.98:021.98:38-0.37:214:57Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:416.71:157.68:441.99:12-0.27:214:57Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:156.61:537.19:281.99:460.07:224:58Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:496.62:356.610:171.910:220.27:224:59Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:256.73:226.011:121.811:010.57:224:59Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:046.84:205.512:161.77:225:00Third 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 6:41 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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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