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 3h 04m at 9:27 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:40 pm (6.2 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 - Jul 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:455.18:548.34:240.33:281.65:518:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:045.49:388.35:200.14:271.95:518:33Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:065.76:09-0.15:242.15:528:33Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:556.06:51-0.36:152.25:528:32Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:376.27:30-0.47:002.25:538:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:146.28:06-0.47:422.25:538:32Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:208.22:466.28:39-0.48:212.15:548:32Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:578.03:156.39:11-0.48:592.15:558:32Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:347.83:436.49:41-0.39:382.05:558:31Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:117.54:106.510:11-0.210:211.95:568:31Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:507.04:386.710:420.011:081.85:578:30Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:336.55:086.911:140.35:578:30Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:245.95:407.212:021.611:48 AM0.65:588:30Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:295.36:177.51:031.412:271.05:598:29Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:574.86:587.82:091.11:131.45:598:29Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:434.87:468.23:150.72:101.86:008:28Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:175.18:388.64:170.33:172.06:018:28Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:255.69:349.05:14-0.24:252.26:018:27Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:186.06:06-0.55:282.26:028:26Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:026.46:56-0.86:262.06:038:26New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:446.77:44-1.07:231.96:048:25New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:209.62:237.08:29-1.08:191.66:048:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:149.33:027.39:13-0.99:161.46:058:24Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:098.83:417.69:56-0.610:151.26:068:23Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:048.04:207.910:38-0.211:171.06:078:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:037.15:018.011:200.36:088:21Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:106.25:448.112:230.912:040.86:088:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:305.46:308.11:330.812:541.36:098:20First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:095.27:208.12:450.61:541.86:108:19First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:475.38:148.03:530.43:052.16:118:18First Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:595.79:078.04:540.24:152.26:128:17Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414525)

Common Questions About Palo Alto, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Palo Alto, CA today?

Slack tide in Palo Alto, CA is approximately 12:33 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA