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 5h 12m 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 - Sep 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:016.67:150.07:081.86:397:37New Moon1Thu
2Fri1:256.77:450.07:421.66:397:35New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:247.81:486.88:120.18:161.46:407:34New Moon3Sat
4Sun1:027.62:106.98:380.38:501.26:417:32New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:417.32:327.19:030.59:251.16:427:31New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:226.92:567.39:300.710:030.96:437:29Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:076.53:227.59:581.110:460.76:447:28Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:006.03:527.610:291.411:360.66:447:26Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:065.64:297.711:051.86:457:25First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:355.35:177.712:360.511:51 AM2.26:467:23First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:235.36:207.81:460.41:032.46:477:22First Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:475.77:347.93:030.22:402.56:487:20First Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:396.18:478.24:13-0.14:032.36:497:19Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:186.59:548.55:12-0.35:072.06:497:17Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:546.810:558.76:02-0.46:021.66:507:16Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:287.26:47-0.46:541.26:517:14Full Moon16Fri
17Sat1:017.67:29-0.37:440.86:527:13Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:478.41:348.08:080.08:330.56:537:11Full Moon18Sun
19Mon1:437.92:078.28:470.39:220.26:547:09Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:397.42:418.49:260.810:130.16:547:08Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:396.83:178.310:071.311:050.16:557:06Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:456.33:558.110:511.76:567:05Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:035.94:397.712:020.211:45 AM2.16:577:03Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:345.85:337.31:070.31:002.46:587:02Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:596.06:407.02:190.42:312.56:597:00Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon10:006.27:526.93:300.43:482.36:596:59Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:436.48:596.94:300.34:472.17:006:57Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:166.69:557.05:190.35:331.87:016:56Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:436.710:447.15:590.36:121.67:026:54Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:076.86:320.36:481.37:036:53Waning Crescent30Fri
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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