Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 11:06 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 3:07 am (7.1 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:517.45:494.812:440.97:115:32Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:357.77:474.81:560.67:105:33Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:288.09:275.212:522.03:050.17:095:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:288.310:315.72:112.24:08-0.37:085:36Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:308.711:186.23:282.35:03-0.67:075:37Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:309.111:596.54:352.25:54-0.97:065:38Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:279.35:332.06:41-1.07:055:39New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:376.811:22 AM9.36:271.77:25-1.07:045:40New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:147.112:159.17:201.48:07-0.97:035:41New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:507.31:078.58:131.28:47-0.67:025:42Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:257.52:007.79:071.09:26-0.17:015:43Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:017.72:576.810:040.810:050.47:005:44Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:387.84:015.911:040.710:460.96:595:45Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:167.75:225.212:100.66:585:47First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:597.67:075.01:220.56:565:48First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:487.58:525.312:341.92:340.46:555:49First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:457.310:015.71:552.23:400.36:545:50First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:457.310:486.03:142.34:350.16:535:51Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:427.411:246.24:172.25:200.06:525:52Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:327.611:556.35:062.15:58-0.16:505:53Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:177.75:461.96:31-0.26:495:54Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:216.310:57 AM7.76:221.87:01-0.26:485:55Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:456.411:36 AM7.76:561.67:28-0.26:465:56Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:086.512:147.57:301.47:54-0.16:455:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:316.712:537.28:041.28:200.16:445:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:547.01:346.88:411.08:480.46:425:59Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:197.22:206.39:220.89:170.86:416:00Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:467.43:155.710:080.69:491.26:406:01Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 7:06 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 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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