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 55m 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 - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:206.25:228.011:551.26:387:38Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:435.86:178.11:070.512:551.66:397:36Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:135.87:208.22:220.42:091.86:407:35Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:346.18:258.33:360.23:261.96:417:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:366.59:298.44:410.04:361.86:427:32Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:276.910:288.55:37-0.25:361.66:427:30Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:107.26:26-0.26:291.46:437:29Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:497.47:10-0.27:171.26:447:27New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:138.41:267.57:50-0.18:021.16:457:26New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:018.22:007.68:280.18:460.96:467:24New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:477.82:337.59:050.39:280.86:467:23Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:337.33:047.59:410.610:110.86:477:21Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:206.83:367.410:171.010:560.86:487:20Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:106.34:097.310:561.311:440.86:497:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:095.94:477.111:391.76:507:17First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:205.55:326.912:400.812:341.96:517:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:465.46:276.81:440.81:472.16:517:13First Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:075.67:306.82:510.83:062.26:527:12First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:045.98:327.03:530.64:112.16:537:10First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:456.29:297.24:460.55:011.96:547:09Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:196.510:217.55:300.35:431.76:557:07Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:506.811:097.76:090.26:221.56:567:06Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:207.06:460.16:591.26:567:04Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:517.37:210.17:370.96:577:03Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:427.91:227.67:570.28:180.66:587:01Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:317.81:557.98:350.49:020.46:597:00Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:227.52:318.19:140.79:490.27:006:58Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:177.13:108.39:561.010:410.17:016:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:196.73:548.210:431.311:390.07:026:55Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:296.44:468.111:381.77:026:53Third Quarter30Thu
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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