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 6h 14m 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 - Aug 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:525.06:117.31:181.312:251.56:128:16First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:314.76:547.52:241.11:091.96:138:15First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:294.87:437.73:280.82:122.26:148:14First Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:545.38:378.04:270.43:272.46:158:13Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:455.79:338.45:200.14:352.46:168:12Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:256.06:08-0.25:332.36:178:11Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:016.36:53-0.56:242.26:178:10Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:356.67:36-0.77:141.96:188:09Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:119.32:096.98:18-0.88:051.76:198:08Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:029.22:427.28:58-0.78:571.46:208:07Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:558.83:177.69:38-0.59:531.16:218:05Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:508.13:537.910:18-0.110:520.96:228:04Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:517.24:328.210:580.411:560.76:228:03Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:006.45:148.411:421.06:238:02Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:235.76:018.41:060.512:321.56:248:01Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:045.46:568.42:220.41:362.06:257:59Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:415.77:578.33:360.22:552.26:267:58Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:526.19:008.34:440.04:132.36:277:57Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:436.49:598.35:41-0.15:182.26:287:55Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:256.66:29-0.26:112.16:287:54Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:016.77:10-0.26:561.96:297:53New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:326.77:45-0.27:361.86:307:51New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:188.12:006.88:16-0.18:141.66:317:50New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:577.82:246.88:450.18:501.56:327:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:347.52:466.99:110.39:261.36:337:47New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:137.13:087.09:370.510:031.26:337:46Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:536.63:317.210:030.910:431.16:347:44Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:396.13:577.310:301.211:281.06:357:43Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:335.64:277.410:591.66:367:42Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:465.25:067.412:210.911:33 AM1.96:377:40First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:295.05:567.41:240.812:212.36:387:39First Quarter31Thu
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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