Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 42m at 11:42 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:187.012:216.67:210.67:220.55:536:30New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:407.11:036.37:540.47:500.85:526:31New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:017.11:456.08:270.38:191.15:506:32New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:237.22:315.79:010.28:481.45:496:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:487.23:225.49:370.29:191.75:476:34Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:177.15:235.211:190.210:552.06:467:35Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:526.96:415.112:090.26:447:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:376.78:115.11:090.26:437:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:366.59:195.41:032.42:180.26:427:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:496.410:035.72:432.33:260.16:407:38First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:056.510:376.13:572.14:24-0.16:397:39First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:156.711:076.54:511.75:13-0.26:377:40Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:187.011:376.95:391.35:56-0.26:367:41Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:177.26:240.86:37-0.16:347:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:087.412:157.27:090.37:170.16:337:43Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:397.91:127.17:55-0.27:580.56:327:44Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:138.32:116.98:42-0.58:390.86:307:45Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:498.63:126.69:31-0.89:231.26:297:46Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:288.64:166.310:23-0.910:111.66:287:47Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:128.45:276.011:19-0.811:081.96:267:47Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:028.06:445.912:21-0.66:257:48Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:017.48:016.012:222.11:29-0.46:247:49Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:126.99:056.31:562.12:40-0.26:227:50Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:306.49:566.53:241.93:46-0.16:217:51Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:476.210:366.84:331.64:410.06:207:52Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:556.111:107.05:281.25:270.26:197:53Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:546.111:387.16:130.96:060.46:177:54Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:466.06:530.66:410.66:167:55Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:037.212:346.07:290.37:120.96:157:56New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:267.31:205.98:020.17:431.16:147:57New Moon30Wed
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 2:42 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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