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 4h 40m 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 - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:147.29:155.712:232.12:41-0.16:537:31First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:307.110:106.12:542.13:52-0.26:517:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:467.310:546.64:121.84:53-0.36:507:33Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:567.511:337.05:141.55:45-0.46:487:33Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:587.66:081.06:32-0.36:477:34Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:097.411:56 AM7.66:580.67:15-0.26:457:35Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:447.712:527.57:450.27:560.16:447:36Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:197.91:467.28:31-0.18:360.46:427:37Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:538.02:406.89:17-0.29:170.86:417:38Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:278.03:366.410:03-0.39:591.26:397:39Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:037.84:366.010:50-0.310:441.66:387:40Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:407.55:435.711:40-0.211:381.96:377:41Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:217.17:005.612:360.06:357:42Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:116.68:195.612:492.11:390.16:347:42Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:136.29:225.82:162.22:450.26:327:43Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:256.010:086.03:342.03:470.36:317:44Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:365.910:426.24:341.84:400.36:307:45Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:396.011:106.45:221.55:240.36:287:46Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:336.111:366.66:031.26:010.36:277:47Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:226.26:390.96:350.46:267:48Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:006.912:096.37:120.67:070.56:247:49New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:257.212:556.37:450.37:380.76:237:50New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:517.41:416.38:180.18:111.06:227:51New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:197.62:306.28:54-0.28:451.26:207:51New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:497.83:216.19:33-0.49:231.56:197:52Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:237.94:185.910:17-0.510:051.76:187:53Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:027.85:225.811:06-0.510:562.06:177:54Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:487.66:325.812:02-0.56:167:55Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:457.37:425.912:032.11:06-0.46:147:56First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:566.98:436.21:302.12:15-0.36:137:57First Quarter30Mon
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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