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 7h 22m 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 - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:245.26:587.52:360.61:422.56:387:37First Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:315.68:067.83:460.43:172.56:397:36First Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:116.09:128.24:470.14:282.46:407:34Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:456.310:128.55:38-0.25:252.16:417:33Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:176.66:24-0.46:151.76:427:31Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:487.07:06-0.57:041.36:437:30Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:038.81:207.47:46-0.47:540.96:437:28Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:588.61:527.98:25-0.28:450.66:447:27Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:548.22:268.39:040.29:370.36:457:25Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:527.63:028.59:440.710:320.16:467:24Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:556.93:428.610:261.211:310.16:477:22Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:076.34:268.511:131.66:487:21Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:335.95:188.212:360.112:122.16:487:19Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:085.96:217.91:500.11:332.36:497:18Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:306.17:327.63:070.23:042.46:507:16Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:286.48:437.54:160.14:192.26:517:14Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:116.79:467.55:140.15:172.06:527:13Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:476.810:397.55:590.16:041.76:537:11Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:176.96:370.16:441.56:537:10Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:436.97:090.27:211.26:547:08New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:077.31:057.07:380.47:551.06:557:07New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:487.11:257.28:040.68:280.96:567:05New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:286.81:467.38:290.89:000.76:577:04New Moon23Sat
24Sun2:096.52:077.58:541.19:340.56:587:02Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:536.22:317.59:211.410:100.56:587:01Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:425.92:587.69:491.810:510.46:596:59Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:405.63:317.510:202.011:410.47:006:58Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:555.44:147.410:592.37:016:56First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:305.45:117.312:410.412:002.57:026:54First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:565.66:247.21:530.31:412.67:036:53First Quarter30Sat
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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