Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:34 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 5:43 pm (6.9 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 - Apr 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:318.24:036.110:20-0.410:101.55:536:31Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:147.95:225.711:20-0.311:121.95:516:31Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:057.56:505.712:27-0.15:506:32Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:077.08:095.912:352.11:390.05:486:33Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:196.69:076.22:062.12:480.15:476:34Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:326.59:516.43:201.93:470.15:466:35Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:386.511:266.55:171.65:350.16:447:36Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:346.511:556.66:031.46:150.16:437:37Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:226.56:431.16:490.26:417:38Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:206.712:066.57:180.97:190.46:407:39New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:426.912:486.47:510.67:480.66:387:40New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:047.01:306.28:220.48:160.86:377:40New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:267.22:126.18:530.28:441.06:357:41New Moon13Sat
14Sun1:507.32:575.99:250.19:141.36:347:42New Moon14Sun
15Mon2:167.43:455.710:000.09:461.66:337:43Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:457.44:415.510:40-0.110:221.86:317:44Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:207.35:485.311:27-0.111:082.16:307:45Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:027.17:045.312:23-0.16:297:46First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:576.98:185.512:132.21:28-0.16:277:47First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:076.79:155.91:432.32:37-0.26:267:48First Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:276.69:596.33:112.13:42-0.26:257:49First Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:456.710:366.74:201.74:39-0.26:237:49Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:566.911:117.25:161.25:29-0.26:227:50Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:027.011:457.76:070.66:140.06:217:51Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:037.06:550.16:580.26:207:52Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:208.11:027.07:43-0.37:400.66:187:53Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:568.52:016.88:30-0.68:240.96:177:54Full Moon27Sat
28Sun1:328.63:006.69:18-0.89:081.36:167:55Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:118.54:016.410:07-0.89:571.66:157:56Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:528.25:056.210:57-0.710:521.96:137:57Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 9:08 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 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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