Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 00m at 10:38 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:316.36:27-0.15:562.36:138:16Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:116.47:08-0.26:432.26:138:15Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:466.57:44-0.27:242.26:148:14New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:166.58:18-0.28:012.06:158:13New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:378.12:436.58:48-0.28:371.96:168:12New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:148.03:086.59:16-0.19:131.86:178:11New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:517.73:326.79:440.09:511.76:188:10Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:297.23:576.910:110.210:331.66:188:09Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:106.74:237.110:390.511:191.46:198:07Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:576.14:537.311:100.96:208:06Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:575.65:277.512:131.211:44 AM1.36:218:05First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:195.16:087.71:151.012:261.76:228:04First Quarter12Fri
13Sat8:094.96:587.92:230.71:212.16:238:03First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:545.27:578.23:330.42:372.36:248:01First Quarter14Sun
15Mon11:035.79:008.64:370.03:562.46:248:00Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:516.110:019.05:34-0.35:042.36:257:59Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:326.56:26-0.66:032.16:267:58Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:096.87:14-0.86:581.86:277:56Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:467.17:59-0.87:511.56:287:55Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:509.32:217.48:41-0.78:451.26:297:54Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:448.82:577.79:22-0.49:390.96:297:52Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:398.13:338.010:020.010:360.86:307:51Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:387.34:118.110:430.511:360.66:317:50Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:436.54:508.111:261.16:327:48Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:015.85:358.012:410.612:141.66:337:47Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:375.56:257.91:510.51:172.06:347:46Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:175.77:247.73:050.42:362.36:347:44Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:306.08:277.64:130.33:552.46:357:43Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:216.39:267.75:110.24:592.36:367:41Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:006.56:000.15:492.16:377:40Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:336.66:400.06:312.06:387:38Waning Crescent31Wed
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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