Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 9:10 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:47 am (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:457.82:297.79:020.39:310.76:397:36Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:347.22:597.89:360.710:160.66:407:35Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:256.63:287.710:101.111:030.66:417:34Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:226.04:007.610:461.511:540.66:417:32Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:295.64:367.511:261.96:427:31First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:575.35:227.312:520.712:192.26:437:29First Quarter6Sat
7Sun8:435.46:197.12:010.71:402.46:447:28First Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:585.67:277.13:120.63:102.56:457:26First Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:435.98:327.24:150.54:172.36:467:24Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:156.19:307.45:060.35:072.16:467:23Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:416.310:217.65:480.25:491.96:477:21Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:066.56:230.16:271.66:487:20Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:306.86:550.17:031.36:497:18Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:547.27:260.27:401.06:507:17Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:407.61:207.67:570.38:190.76:507:15Full Moon15Mon
16Tue1:287.41:487.98:290.69:010.46:517:14Full Moon16Tue
17Wed2:207.12:188.29:030.99:460.16:527:12Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:166.72:528.49:391.310:370.06:537:11Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:196.23:328.510:201.711:340.06:547:09Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:355.94:218.411:092.06:557:08Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:035.75:228.112:410.012:152.36:557:06Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:305.96:367.91:570.01:462.46:567:04Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue9:356.27:547.83:150.03:192.26:577:03Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:246.69:087.84:21-0.14:311.96:587:01Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:047.010:137.85:15-0.15:301.56:597:00Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:397.311:117.76:010.06:201.17:006:58Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:127.66:410.17:060.87:016:57New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:047.512:427.87:170.47:480.57:016:55New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:557.21:107.97:510.78:290.37:026:54New Moon29Mon
30Tue1:456.91:378.08:251.09:080.27:036:52New Moon30Tue
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 11:28 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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