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 57m 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 - Dec 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:166.411:53 AM8.66:581.97:57-0.67:044:50Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:056.412:328.67:402.08:40-0.77:054:50Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:556.51:158.58:262.19:26-0.77:064:50Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:476.52:038.19:202.210:16-0.67:074:50Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:416.52:597.710:252.211:11-0.47:084:50Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:356.74:067.011:442.17:094:50Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:287.05:246.412:09-0.21:101.87:094:50Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:177.46:516.01:090.12:271.47:104:50Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:017.98:165.92:090.43:310.97:114:50Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:438.39:336.03:040.74:270.37:124:50Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:248.710:406.23:571.05:16-0.17:134:50Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:028.911:406.44:461.36:01-0.47:134:50Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:419.05:341.66:44-0.67:144:51New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:356.611:19 AM8.96:211.87:25-0.77:154:51New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:256.711:57 AM8.77:072.08:05-0.77:154:51New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:136.712:358.47:542.18:45-0.67:164:51Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:586.61:148.08:412.29:25-0.57:174:52Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:436.51:547.59:322.210:06-0.37:174:52Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:276.52:387.010:282.210:490.07:184:53Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:106.43:276.411:332.211:340.27:184:53First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:526.54:275.712:452.07:194:54First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:326.75:405.212:220.51:551.87:194:54First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:106.97:055.01:120.82:551.47:204:55First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:467.28:295.02:031.13:451.07:204:55First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:217.69:415.22:521.34:280.67:214:56Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:568.010:415.63:401.65:070.27:214:56Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:338.311:345.94:261.75:44-0.17:214:57Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:108.65:101.96:22-0.47:224:58Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:216.310:51 AM8.95:542.07:01-0.77:224:59Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:066.511:33 AM9.06:392.07:43-0.97:224:59Full Moon30Sun
31Mon1:516.612:189.07:262.08:29-1.07:225:00Full 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 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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