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 43m at 12:34 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:52 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Nov 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:296.411:56 AM7.96:521.37:370.06:335:10Full Moon1Thu
2Fri1:166.412:258.17:251.58:13-0.26:345:09Full Moon2Fri
3Sat2:056.312:588.18:001.88:53-0.36:355:08Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:586.21:358.08:412.09:39-0.36:365:07Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:586.12:187.89:282.210:31-0.36:375:06Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:036.13:127.510:302.311:31-0.26:385:05Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:106.24:187.211:522.36:395:04Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:106.55:376.812:37-0.11:232.16:415:03Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:006.97:006.71:440.02:391.76:425:02Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:437.38:176.72:450.13:411.36:435:01Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:227.89:276.73:390.24:340.76:445:00Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:598.310:316.84:270.45:230.26:455:00Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:358.611:316.95:130.76:09-0.26:464:59New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:118.85:561.06:54-0.56:474:58New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:286.911:47 AM8.96:401.37:38-0.66:484:57New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:246.812:238.77:241.68:21-0.76:494:57New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:196.71:018.48:111.99:05-0.66:504:56Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:146.61:408.09:002.19:51-0.46:514:55Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:126.52:237.59:572.310:39-0.26:524:55Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:116.43:126.911:062.311:320.06:534:54Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:096.44:096.412:262.36:544:54First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:026.45:185.912:290.21:422.16:554:53First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:466.66:345.61:270.42:471.86:564:53First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:216.87:495.52:200.63:391.56:574:52First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:527.18:565.53:080.84:221.16:584:52Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:197.49:555.73:500.95:010.76:594:52Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:477.710:495.94:291.15:350.47:004:51Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:168.011:396.15:051.36:090.17:014:51Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:468.35:421.56:43-0.27:024:51Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:276.211:18 AM8.56:191.77:18-0.57:034:50Full Moon30Fri
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 2:43 am — 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 71% 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 Waning Gibbous (71% 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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