Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 9m at 10:00 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:026.73:598.510:371.111:440.26:387:38Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:166.04:448.611:221.66:397:36Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:455.65:378.412:530.212:192.06:407:35Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:255.76:428.32:100.11:362.36:417:33Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:476.07:558.23:280.13:082.36:427:32Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:446.49:058.24:37-0.14:262.26:427:30Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:296.710:078.25:33-0.15:271.96:437:29Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:076.96:20-0.26:181.76:447:27Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:407.17:00-0.17:031.46:457:26New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:097.27:340.07:451.26:467:24New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:367.71:367.38:060.28:231.06:477:23New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:197.32:007.38:350.59:000.86:477:21New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:026.92:227.49:030.89:370.76:487:19Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:456.52:457.59:311.210:140.66:497:18Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:326.13:107.510:001.510:550.66:507:16Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:265.73:397.410:301.911:410.66:517:15Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:345.34:177.311:042.26:527:13First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:065.25:067.112:380.711:53 AM2.46:527:12First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:525.36:097.01:460.61:222.66:537:10First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:555.67:217.02:590.53:042.56:547:09First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:315.98:307.34:030.34:112.36:557:07Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:006.29:327.54:540.15:012.06:567:06Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:276.610:287.85:370.05:451.76:577:04Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:547.011:227.96:16-0.16:281.26:577:03Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:227.46:530.07:110.86:587:01Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:167.912:517.97:300.27:560.36:596:59Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:107.71:238.48:070.58:430.07:006:58Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:077.41:578.78:450.99:33-0.37:016:56Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:087.02:358.99:261.310:26-0.47:026:55Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:146.53:188.810:111.711:24-0.37:026:53Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 1:05 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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