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 3h 57m 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 - Jun 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:536.86:496.112:18-0.25:488:23Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:476.27:326.21:012.11:070.15:488:24First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:505.68:096.42:141.91:550.35:488:24First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:045.08:426.73:201.62:420.65:478:25First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:274.89:117.04:161.23:270.95:478:26First Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:484.79:407.35:040.84:101.25:478:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:004.910:107.75:450.44:521.55:478:27Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:025.26:230.15:331.85:478:27Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:565.56:59-0.26:152.05:468:28Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:455.87:36-0.56:562.15:468:28Full Moon10Sat
11Sun2:316.08:15-0.77:402.25:468:29Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:348.63:166.18:56-0.98:262.35:468:29Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:188.64:016.29:40-1.09:162.35:468:30Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:058.54:456.310:25-1.010:132.25:468:30Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:568.15:296.511:13-0.811:192.15:468:31Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:537.56:136.712:01-0.65:468:31Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:576.86:577.112:351.812:51-0.25:478:31Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:136.07:397.61:551.51:420.25:478:32Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:425.48:228.03:111.02:340.65:478:32Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:155.29:048.54:170.53:281.15:478:32Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:415.39:468.85:150.04:231.55:478:32Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:535.710:298.96:07-0.45:181.85:478:32Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:546.06:54-0.66:122.05:488:33Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:466.37:39-0.87:042.25:488:33New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:336.48:22-0.87:552.25:488:33New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:388.63:176.59:03-0.88:442.25:498:33New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:218.33:586.49:42-0.79:322.25:498:33Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:028.04:366.410:20-0.510:212.15:498:33Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:437.55:116.410:58-0.311:142.15:508:33Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:266.95:456.411:340.05:508:33Waxing 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 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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