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 : 11:42 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 29m at 3:54 am (6.5 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 - Jul 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:208.23:566.39:38-0.69:212.25:518:33Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:018.14:336.410:16-0.610:082.25:518:33Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:457.85:116.510:55-0.511:042.15:528:33Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:337.35:496.711:37-0.35:528:33Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:296.76:297.112:081.912:210.05:538:32First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:386.07:097.51:201.61:090.35:538:32First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:035.47:518.02:331.22:000.85:548:32First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:395.28:358.43:410.72:561.25:548:32First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:115.49:218.94:420.23:551.65:558:31Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:275.710:099.25:38-0.34:541.85:568:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:306.26:30-0.75:532.05:568:31Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:246.57:19-0.96:492.15:578:30Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:136.78:07-1.07:442.15:578:30Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:389.32:586.88:53-1.08:392.05:588:29Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:279.03:406.99:38-0.89:332.05:598:29Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:158.54:216.910:20-0.610:291.96:008:28Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:037.85:017.011:02-0.311:281.86:008:28Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:537.05:407.011:430.06:018:27Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:486.26:177.112:311.712:240.56:028:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:545.56:557.21:391.51:080.96:028:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:184.97:337.32:471.31:561.36:038:25Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:584.88:137.53:501.02:511.76:048:25Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:285.18:557.74:450.73:492.06:058:24Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:335.59:387.95:320.44:452.26:068:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:225.86:140.15:362.36:068:22Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:026.06:53-0.16:212.36:078:22Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:376.27:30-0.37:022.26:088:21New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:106.48:05-0.47:422.26:098:20New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:278.62:426.58:40-0.58:222.16:108:19New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:098.53:146.79:15-0.59:051.96:108:18New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:528.43:476.99:51-0.59:531.76:118:17Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 7:48 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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