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 8h 12m 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 - May 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:558.55:416.011:16-0.911:042.16:117:58Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:518.06:496.012:18-0.76:107:59First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:567.47:516.212:242.21:24-0.56:098:00First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:126.88:446.51:572.02:30-0.36:088:01First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:336.39:296.93:211.63:30-0.16:078:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:546.010:087.34:291.24:220.26:068:03Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:085.810:437.65:250.75:080.56:058:04Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:145.811:147.86:140.35:500.86:048:05Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:145.86:570.06:291.16:038:06Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:085.87:35-0.37:061.46:028:06Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:118.02:005.98:11-0.47:431.76:018:07Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:387.92:485.98:46-0.58:202.06:008:08Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:077.83:355.89:21-0.58:582.16:008:09Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:387.64:215.79:57-0.59:382.25:598:10Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:137.45:095.610:36-0.410:222.35:588:11Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:527.15:585.611:19-0.311:152.35:578:12Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:376.86:475.612:06-0.25:568:12Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:286.37:325.712:252.312:550.05:568:13Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:295.98:106.01:452.21:460.15:558:14Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:415.58:446.42:581.92:370.35:548:15Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:015.29:156.83:561.53:250.55:548:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:205.29:457.44:451.04:110.85:538:17Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:345.410:177.95:290.44:551.05:528:17Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:425.610:528.46:12-0.15:401.35:528:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:455.96:56-0.66:261.65:518:19New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:436.27:42-1.07:131.85:518:20New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:129.12:406.38:29-1.28:032.05:508:20New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:599.23:346.49:19-1.38:572.15:508:21Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:499.14:286.410:11-1.39:572.15:498:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:448.75:226.511:04-1.111:052.15:498:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:428.06:156.611:59-0.85:488:23Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 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.

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