Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 11m at 1:56 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:37 pm (8.1 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 - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:355.910:288.45:280.25:010.85:488:23Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:416.111:108.66:18-0.25:521.15:488:24Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:396.37:04-0.56:411.35:488:25New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:336.47:48-0.67:291.55:478:25New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:318.62:236.58:31-0.78:171.65:478:26New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:108.43:116.59:12-0.79:051.85:478:26New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:508.13:576.59:52-0.69:551.85:478:27Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:307.64:426.510:32-0.410:471.95:478:27Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:117.25:266.411:13-0.211:441.95:468:28Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:566.66:116.411:560.05:468:28Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:466.06:546.512:491.912:410.25:468:29First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:465.57:366.71:581.71:300.55:468:29First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:595.08:176.93:031.52:210.85:468:30First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:194.88:557.24:011.23:121.05:468:30First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:364.99:327.54:500.94:021.25:468:31Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:435.110:097.85:330.54:491.45:468:31Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:405.410:468.16:120.25:341.55:478:31Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:315.86:50-0.16:181.75:478:32Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:186.17:28-0.47:021.75:478:32Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:058.62:036.38:07-0.77:471.85:478:32Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:478.72:486.68:48-0.88:351.85:478:32Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:328.73:326.79:31-0.99:271.85:478:32Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:208.44:176.910:15-0.810:231.75:488:33Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:118.05:047.111:02-0.611:271.65:488:33Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:097.45:527.411:52-0.45:488:33Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:146.76:427.612:391.512:440.05:498:33Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:306.07:337.91:571.21:400.45:498:33Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:555.68:238.23:120.92:400.85:498:33Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:215.59:138.54:180.53:401.15:508:33Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:385.710:008.75:170.14:391.35:508:33Waning Crescent30Mon
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 4:46 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 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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