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 2h 37m at 10:32 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:478.05:325.911:07-0.611:012.26:127:58Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:327.56:395.912:01-0.46:117:59Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:256.97:445.912:132.31:01-0.26:107:59First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:266.38:396.01:372.22:030.06:098:00First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:385.89:226.12:562.03:020.26:088:01First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:545.59:556.44:011.73:530.36:078:02First Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:065.410:226.64:531.34:370.56:068:03Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:115.310:466.95:381.05:150.76:058:04Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:095.411:097.26:160.65:490.96:048:05Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:035.56:520.36:221.26:038:06Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:535.67:250.06:541.56:028:07Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:435.77:58-0.37:271.76:018:07Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:277.92:325.88:32-0.58:031.96:008:08Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:598.03:225.89:10-0.78:412.15:598:09Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:358.14:145.89:51-0.89:232.25:588:10Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:158.05:085.810:38-0.810:142.35:588:11Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:027.86:045.811:29-0.711:182.35:578:12Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:577.46:596.012:25-0.65:568:13Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:036.97:486.312:402.21:23-0.45:558:13Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:206.48:326.72:091.92:21-0.25:558:14Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:445.99:127.23:261.53:170.15:548:15Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:085.79:497.84:310.94:080.45:538:16Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:275.710:258.35:260.34:570.85:538:17Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:385.811:018.76:16-0.25:441.15:528:17Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:426.07:03-0.66:311.55:528:18New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:426.27:48-0.97:181.85:518:19New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:178.92:376.38:32-1.08:062.05:508:20New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:578.73:306.39:16-0.98:562.15:508:20New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:388.44:226.310:00-0.89:482.25:508:21Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:217.95:126.210:45-0.710:452.25:498:22Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed3:057.46:026.111:31-0.411:492.25:498:23Waxing 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 1:36 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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