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 : in 5h 01m at 1:05 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:55 pm (7.7 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 - Aug 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:157.44:417.310:520.011:211.56:128:16Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:086.85:217.511:330.36:138:15Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:136.26:057.812:241.312:200.76:148:14Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:335.76:548.01:341.01:141.16:158:13Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:065.57:478.42:470.72:171.46:158:12Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:355.68:448.73:560.43:251.76:168:11Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:476.09:409.04:580.04:311.86:178:10Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:456.510:359.25:53-0.35:331.86:188:09Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:356.86:43-0.56:291.76:198:08New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:207.17:30-0.67:221.66:208:07New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:199.22:027.38:14-0.68:131.56:208:06New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:088.92:417.48:56-0.59:021.46:218:05New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:558.43:207.49:37-0.29:521.36:228:03Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:437.83:577.410:160.110:431.36:238:02Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:327.24:347.410:560.411:371.26:248:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:246.55:127.311:370.86:258:00Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:255.85:537.312:351.212:221.26:267:58First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:415.46:387.21:401.11:161.66:267:57First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:135.27:287.32:471.02:201.96:277:56First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:405.48:207.43:500.83:282.06:287:54First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:435.79:127.64:450.64:292.16:297:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:286.010:007.85:320.45:202.06:307:52Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:056.26:130.26:041.96:317:50Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:386.56:500.16:431.86:317:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:096.77:25-0.17:201.76:327:48Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:118.31:396.97:59-0.17:571.56:337:46Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:538.22:107.18:32-0.18:371.36:347:45Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:378.12:437.39:070.09:201.16:357:43Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:237.83:177.69:440.210:070.96:367:42Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:147.33:547.810:230.510:590.86:377:41Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:126.84:357.911:060.86:377:39Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 4:00 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 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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