Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 20m at 2:50 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:45 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:265.89:067.64:280.54:202.06:387:37Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:106.210:008.05:160.35:121.96:397:36Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:476.510:508.36:000.05:581.76:407:34Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:236.96:41-0.16:411.46:417:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:587.27:20-0.27:261.26:427:31Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:298.61:337.58:00-0.28:110.96:437:30Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:198.52:107.98:41-0.18:590.66:437:28Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:128.22:488.19:220.29:510.56:447:27Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:077.73:298.310:060.510:460.36:457:25Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:087.14:148.310:530.911:470.36:467:24Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:176.65:058.211:471.36:477:22Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:376.26:038.112:550.312:521.66:477:21Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:026.17:087.92:100.32:101.86:487:19Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:196.48:167.83:240.23:291.96:497:18Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:206.79:217.84:290.14:371.76:507:16Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:097.010:197.95:240.15:331.56:517:15Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:507.211:117.86:110.16:221.36:527:13Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:267.36:510.17:051.26:527:11New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:587.37:270.27:441.06:537:10New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:407.61:277.38:000.48:200.96:547:08New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:217.31:547.38:320.68:550.86:557:07New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:027.02:207.39:030.89:300.76:567:05Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:426.72:477.39:341.110:070.76:577:04Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:256.43:167.210:061.310:460.76:587:02Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:136.03:507.110:421.611:310.76:587:01Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:105.74:307.011:241.96:596:59Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:205.55:196.912:240.712:192.17:006:58First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:395.56:206.81:260.71:362.27:016:56First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:505.87:276.92:330.62:572.17:026:55First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:446.18:337.13:360.44:022.07:036:53Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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