Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 9:52 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 4:10 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - May 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:117.41:335.78:01-0.17:351.56:137:57Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:347.62:185.78:32-0.28:061.76:117:58Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:007.63:035.79:04-0.38:371.96:107:59Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:297.63:505.69:38-0.49:112.16:098:00Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:017.54:405.510:17-0.49:492.26:088:01Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:397.45:355.511:00-0.410:352.36:078:02Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:227.26:335.511:50-0.411:382.36:068:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:146.97:285.612:45-0.36:058:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:196.58:145.91:022.31:44-0.26:048:05Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:356.18:536.32:292.02:41-0.16:038:06Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:575.99:286.93:401.53:350.16:028:06Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:185.910:027.54:391.04:250.36:018:07Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:335.910:378.15:310.45:120.66:008:08Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:426.111:138.66:20-0.25:581.05:598:09Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:476.27:08-0.76:451.35:598:10New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:486.47:55-1.07:321.65:588:11New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:339.12:476.48:44-1.28:221.85:578:12New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:179.13:446.49:33-1.29:162.05:568:12Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:048.74:426.310:24-1.110:152.15:568:13Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:558.25:396.311:17-0.811:222.15:558:14Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:497.56:366.312:12-0.55:548:15Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:486.87:306.412:402.11:08-0.25:538:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:556.08:176.62:001.92:030.15:538:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:115.48:586.83:131.62:560.45:528:17First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:315.19:317.04:161.23:440.75:528:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:495.010:017.25:080.84:281.05:518:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:585.010:287.55:520.55:091.35:518:20Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:585.210:557.76:300.15:471.65:508:20Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:515.47:06-0.16:251.85:508:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:385.67:39-0.37:012.05:498:22Full Moon30Wed
31Thu2:225.88:12-0.47:382.15:498:22Full Moon31Thu
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 7:01 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 93% 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 (93% 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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