Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:42 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 6:18 pm (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jul 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:596.77:59-1.07:401.85:518:33New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:399.52:496.98:47-1.18:351.85:518:33New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:309.43:387.19:36-1.19:321.85:528:33Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:239.04:267.210:25-1.010:341.75:528:32Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:188.35:157.311:14-0.711:421.65:538:32Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:167.56:047.512:05-0.35:548:32First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:216.66:537.612:561.512:570.15:548:32First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:375.97:427.82:121.31:520.65:558:31First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:035.48:298.03:231.02:481.05:558:31First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:315.39:138.14:270.73:451.35:568:31Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:475.59:558.25:210.44:401.65:578:30Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:495.810:348.26:080.15:311.85:578:30Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:406.06:49-0.16:182.05:588:30Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:236.27:26-0.27:012.05:598:29Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:016.38:01-0.27:412.15:598:29Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:238.22:366.38:34-0.38:182.16:008:28Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:598.13:086.49:06-0.38:552.16:018:27Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:357.93:396.59:38-0.39:342.06:028:27Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:127.74:106.510:10-0.210:152.06:028:26Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:517.34:436.710:44-0.111:011.96:038:26Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:346.95:186.911:200.211:561.76:048:25Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:246.35:557.112:000.46:058:24Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:275.86:367.412:581.612:450.86:058:23Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:485.37:207.72:071.31:361.16:068:23Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:235.28:088.13:140.92:351.46:078:22Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:525.48:588.64:160.43:381.76:088:21Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:045.89:509.05:120.04:401.86:098:20Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:026.36:05-0.45:391.96:098:19Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:536.76:55-0.76:351.86:108:19New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:397.07:43-0.97:301.76:118:18New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:289.62:237.28:31-0.98:241.66:128:17New Moon31Mon
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 10:00 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 61% 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 (61% 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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