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 2h 46m at 2:50 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:45 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 - Jun 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:555.97:596.81:561.71:480.25:488:23First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:085.48:446.93:071.52:430.55:488:24First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:255.19:237.14:081.23:360.75:488:24First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:395.19:577.35:000.94:241.05:478:25Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:445.210:297.55:440.65:081.25:478:26Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:405.411:007.76:230.35:491.45:478:26Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:295.66:590.16:271.55:478:27Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:145.87:33-0.17:051.75:478:27Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:048.01:575.98:06-0.37:421.85:468:28Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:388.02:386.18:40-0.58:211.95:468:28Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:148.03:206.29:15-0.69:021.95:468:29Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:527.94:026.39:53-0.69:472.05:468:29Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:347.74:466.410:35-0.610:392.05:468:30Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:207.45:326.611:19-0.511:401.95:468:30Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:137.06:196.812:08-0.35:468:31Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:166.47:077.112:521.81:000.05:468:31Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:335.97:547.52:081.51:560.35:468:31Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:585.68:418.03:211.12:540.65:478:32Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:235.69:278.44:240.63:520.85:478:32Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:395.810:138.85:200.14:491.15:478:32Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:466.110:589.16:12-0.35:431.35:478:32Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:456.47:00-0.66:361.55:478:32New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:386.67:47-0.87:291.65:488:33New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:299.12:296.88:32-0.98:211.75:488:33New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:148.83:166.99:17-0.89:131.85:488:33New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:598.44:036.910:00-0.710:071.85:498:33Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:447.94:476.910:43-0.511:041.85:498:33Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:317.35:326.911:26-0.25:498:33Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:206.66:166.912:061.812:100.15:508:33First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:175.96:597.01:121.712:570.45:508:33First Quarter30Tue
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 5:17 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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