Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 06m at 11:06 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:11 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:217.83:087.79:400.210:100.86:397:37Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:137.13:407.710:170.711:010.76:407:35Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:106.44:137.610:551.111:550.76:417:34Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:155.84:497.511:361.66:417:32Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:395.45:307.312:540.712:282.06:427:31Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:235.46:227.22:020.71:402.36:437:29Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:505.77:257.13:130.63:062.46:447:28Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:456.08:297.24:170.54:162.46:457:26Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:246.29:287.45:110.45:102.26:457:25Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:556.410:197.65:550.25:532.06:467:23Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:216.56:320.16:311.86:477:21Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:466.77:050.07:061.66:487:20New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:106.97:350.07:401.36:497:18New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:307.81:357.18:040.18:161.16:507:17New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:147.62:017.48:330.38:550.86:507:15New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:007.32:287.79:040.69:370.56:517:14Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:506.92:577.99:370.910:230.36:527:12Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:476.43:318.110:131.311:160.26:537:11Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:556.04:128.110:551.86:547:09Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:205.65:038.112:170.111:47 AM2.16:557:08First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:575.76:087.91:280.11:022.46:557:06First Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:206.07:247.92:460.02:402.46:567:04First Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:186.48:408.03:58-0.14:042.26:577:03Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:026.79:498.14:59-0.25:081.96:587:01Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:397.110:498.15:51-0.36:021.56:597:00Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:147.46:35-0.26:511.17:006:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:467.67:150.07:370.87:016:57Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:377.81:167.87:520.28:200.57:016:55Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:287.41:457.98:270.69:030.37:026:54Full Moon29Wed
30Thu2:197.02:147.99:021.09:450.27:036:52Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 2:08 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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