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 4h 47m 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 - Aug 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:124.97:127.32:311.31:381.66:128:16Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:544.97:577.63:341.02:351.96:138:15Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:225.28:457.84:290.73:392.16:148:14Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:245.69:348.25:180.34:382.26:158:13Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:116.06:030.05:312.26:168:12Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:516.36:45-0.36:192.16:168:11Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:286.57:26-0.57:062.06:178:10New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:056.88:08-0.77:531.86:188:09New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:489.12:417.08:49-0.78:421.66:198:08New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:378.93:177.39:30-0.69:341.46:208:07Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:298.53:557.510:11-0.410:311.26:218:05Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:257.84:347.810:530.011:331.06:228:04Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:287.05:178.111:380.56:228:03First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:426.26:048.212:410.812:271.06:238:02First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:115.76:568.31:560.61:251.56:248:01First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:495.67:538.43:100.42:351.96:257:59First Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:155.98:528.54:190.13:502.16:267:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:186.39:498.55:19-0.14:572.16:277:57Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:086.66:11-0.25:552.16:287:55Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:506.86:56-0.36:451.96:287:54Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:276.97:36-0.37:291.86:297:53Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:138.32:006.98:12-0.28:091.76:307:51Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:548.12:296.88:45-0.18:471.66:317:50Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:337.82:556.99:160.19:251.56:327:49Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:127.43:206.99:460.310:031.46:337:47Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:526.93:467.010:160.610:441.36:337:46Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:356.44:137.110:460.911:291.26:347:44Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:265.94:447.111:191.36:357:43Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:305.45:227.212:211.111:57 AM1.66:367:42Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:575.16:087.21:231.012:472.06:377:40Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:415.27:037.32:310.81:572.26:387:39Third Quarter31Sat
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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