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 09m 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 - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:416.29:086.84:320.44:552.07:046:50Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:076.510:026.95:150.35:371.77:056:49Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:306.710:527.05:520.36:141.47:066:47Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:527.011:407.06:240.46:491.07:076:46Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:157.46:540.57:230.77:086:44Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:277.012:407.77:240.77:580.47:096:43Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:156.91:068.17:551.08:360.17:106:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:066.71:358.38:291.39:18-0.27:106:40Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:016.52:088.59:051.610:04-0.37:116:38Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:026.22:478.59:451.910:56-0.37:126:37Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:126.03:348.310:322.211:57-0.37:136:36Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:305.94:338.011:362.47:146:34Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:496.05:457.61:07-0.21:062.47:156:33Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:536.37:077.32:22-0.12:442.27:166:31Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:416.78:277.23:30-0.14:011.97:176:30Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:217.19:407.24:280.05:021.47:186:29Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:567.510:457.15:170.15:550.97:196:27Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:297.911:447.05:590.36:420.57:206:26Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:008.26:380.67:250.17:216:25New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:406.912:298.37:151.08:06-0.17:226:23New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:346.712:588.47:521.38:46-0.27:236:22New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:276.51:278.38:291.79:25-0.37:246:21New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:206.31:578.19:072.010:04-0.27:256:20Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:156.12:307.89:482.210:47-0.17:266:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:155.93:087.410:352.411:350.17:276:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:215.83:557.011:352.57:286:16Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:295.84:526.612:310.21:002.57:296:15First Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:255.96:016.21:320.32:272.47:306:14First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:066.17:166.02:340.43:342.17:316:12First Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:366.48:286.03:280.54:261.87:326:11First Quarter30Sun
31Mon10:026.79:336.04:130.55:091.47:336:10Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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