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 1h 19m 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 - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:426.010:458.86:08-0.25:341.55:518:33Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:386.36:54-0.46:261.75:518:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:276.57:36-0.57:151.85:528:33New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:108.62:116.68:16-0.58:021.85:528:32New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:508.42:526.78:53-0.58:471.85:538:32New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:298.13:296.79:29-0.49:321.85:538:32Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:077.74:056.710:05-0.210:171.85:548:32Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:467.34:406.710:40-0.111:051.85:558:32Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:286.85:156.711:160.211:591.85:558:31Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:136.25:526.811:530.45:568:31Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:075.66:317.012:591.712:350.75:568:30First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:155.27:127.22:041.51:211.15:578:30First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:384.97:567.43:081.22:131.35:588:30First Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:064.98:417.74:040.93:111.65:588:29First Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:215.29:268.14:540.64:071.75:598:29Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:215.610:118.45:390.25:011.86:008:28Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:116.06:21-0.15:521.86:018:28Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:566.37:03-0.46:411.86:018:27Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:396.77:45-0.67:301.76:028:26Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:319.12:207.08:28-0.88:201.66:038:26Full Moon20Sun
21Mon1:209.03:017.39:11-0.89:131.56:048:25Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:118.73:437.59:55-0.610:101.36:048:24Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:058.24:277.810:40-0.411:111.26:058:24Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:037.55:138.011:270.06:068:23Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:096.76:028.112:191.112:180.46:078:22Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:266.06:548.31:330.91:140.96:088:21Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:545.67:498.42:490.72:171.26:088:20Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:215.78:448.53:590.43:241.56:098:20Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:355.99:378.65:000.24:291.76:108:19Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:356.310:278.65:530.05:271.86:118:18Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:246.56:39-0.16:191.86:128:17Waning Crescent31Thu
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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