Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 10:38 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 4:40 pm (6.4 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 - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:466.211:12 AM8.86:142.17:26-0.87:044:50New Moon1Thu
2Fri1:376.311:52 AM8.96:572.28:10-0.97:054:50New Moon2Fri
3Sat2:286.412:368.97:432.38:57-0.97:064:50Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:196.41:268.68:352.39:47-0.87:074:50Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:116.42:208.29:372.310:40-0.77:084:50Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:036.53:237.510:522.211:35-0.47:094:50First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:536.84:366.812:192.07:094:50First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:407.26:006.112:31-0.11:441.67:104:50First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:247.67:305.61:280.32:561.07:114:50First Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:068.18:565.62:230.73:570.57:124:50Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:458.510:125.83:151.14:490.07:134:50Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:238.811:166.14:061.55:35-0.37:134:50Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:018.94:551.86:18-0.67:144:51Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:136.310:38 AM8.95:432.06:58-0.77:154:51Full Moon14Wed
15Thu1:046.511:16 AM8.76:302.27:37-0.77:154:51Full Moon15Thu
16Fri1:506.611:53 AM8.57:162.38:15-0.67:164:51Full Moon16Fri
17Sat2:346.512:318.28:012.38:53-0.57:174:52Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:156.41:107.88:462.39:31-0.47:174:52Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:556.31:507.49:342.310:10-0.27:184:53Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:336.32:336.910:282.310:490.07:184:53Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:106.33:226.211:312.111:290.37:194:54Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:466.54:215.612:421.97:194:54Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:216.75:375.012:110.61:501.67:204:55Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:557.07:094.712:560.92:491.37:204:55Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:307.48:434.81:441.33:400.87:214:56Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:067.810:015.22:351.64:240.47:214:56Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:438.211:035.63:271.95:05-0.17:214:57Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:238.611:556.04:182.15:47-0.47:224:58Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:068.95:072.26:29-0.87:224:59New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:426.310:52 AM9.25:562.37:13-1.07:224:59New Moon30Fri
31Sat1:266.511:40 AM9.36:452.27:59-1.17:225:00New Moon31Sat
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 7:39 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 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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