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 (tomorrow) : in 1h 23m at 10:38 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:07 am (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jun 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:045.59:397.94:290.93:570.65:488:23Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:245.410:158.25:250.44:460.95:488:24Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:345.610:508.46:14-0.15:321.35:488:25Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:375.86:58-0.46:171.65:478:25Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:336.07:38-0.57:021.95:478:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon2:236.18:16-0.67:462.15:478:26New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:318.33:106.18:53-0.68:292.25:478:27New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:068.13:556.19:31-0.69:132.35:478:28New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:437.84:376.010:08-0.59:582.35:468:28Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:227.55:186.010:47-0.410:482.35:468:29Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:037.15:586.011:27-0.311:452.35:468:29Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:486.66:366.112:08-0.15:468:29Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:396.17:126.312:522.112:510.25:468:30First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:405.57:466.62:031.91:350.45:468:30First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:565.08:196.93:081.62:200.75:468:31First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:234.88:527.44:031.23:071.05:468:31First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:504.89:267.84:510.73:551.45:478:31Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:065.210:028.35:350.24:431.75:478:32Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:125.56:18-0.35:321.95:478:32Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:095.97:02-0.76:222.15:478:32Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:016.27:47-1.07:132.25:478:32Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:129.32:506.48:35-1.28:062.25:478:33Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:029.33:376.59:23-1.29:022.15:488:33Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:549.14:236.710:12-1.210:022.05:488:33Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:498.65:096.811:01-1.011:101.95:488:33Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:487.95:547.111:51-0.65:498:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:527.06:407.412:261.712:40-0.25:498:33Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:066.17:257.71:451.41:310.35:498:33Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:335.48:098.03:021.02:230.85:508:33Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:075.18:528.34:100.63:181.25:508:33Waning Crescent30Thu
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 12:52 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 87% 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 (87% 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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