Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 17m at 12:21 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:286.64:225.712:231.97:235:01First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:086.85:405.212:040.61:341.67:235:02First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:487.27:135.012:540.92:381.27:235:03First Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:297.68:435.11:481.23:320.87:235:03Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:108.09:575.52:441.54:200.37:235:04Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:538.510:596.03:401.75:06-0.27:235:05Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:389.011:526.44:341.95:52-0.67:235:06Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:259.35:261.96:38-0.97:235:07Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:416.711:14 AM9.56:181.97:24-1.17:235:08Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:276.912:049.57:101.98:11-1.27:225:09Full Moon10Wed
11Thu2:127.112:569.28:041.88:58-1.07:225:10Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:577.21:498.79:021.79:45-0.87:225:11Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:437.42:467.910:051.610:33-0.47:225:12Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:297.53:497.011:141.411:230.17:215:13Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:177.65:026.112:301.27:215:14Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:067.86:305.412:160.61:471.07:215:15Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:558.08:065.31:141.02:580.67:205:16Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:448.19:315.52:161.43:590.37:205:17Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:318.210:365.93:181.74:510.17:195:18Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:158.211:286.24:161.95:35-0.17:195:19Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:568.25:082.06:14-0.37:185:20Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:126.410:36 AM8.25:532.06:50-0.37:185:21New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:496.411:13 AM8.26:342.07:23-0.37:175:22New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:226.511:49 AM8.17:112.07:54-0.37:175:24New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:526.512:257.97:471.98:25-0.37:165:25New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:216.51:007.68:221.98:55-0.27:155:26Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:496.51:377.39:001.89:260.07:155:27Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:186.62:176.89:411.79:590.27:145:28Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:496.73:026.210:291.610:340.57:135:29Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:236.93:595.611:261.511:130.97:125:30First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:017.15:175.112:321.27:125:31First Quarter31Wed
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 3:19 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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