Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 9:10 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 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 - Apr 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:457.91:117.17:590.08:000.56:527:31Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:178.22:066.88:44-0.38:380.96:517:32Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:498.23:026.49:29-0.49:171.26:497:33Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:228.24:006.010:14-0.49:581.66:487:34Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:577.95:035.711:01-0.310:441.96:467:35Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:357.56:155.511:53-0.111:402.26:457:36Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:207.17:375.412:520.06:437:36Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:166.68:515.512:592.31:590.26:427:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:246.29:425.72:312.23:060.36:407:38Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:396.010:185.93:452.04:040.36:397:39Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:496.010:466.14:421.74:520.36:377:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:506.011:096.45:281.45:300.36:367:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:456.111:316.76:081.16:040.46:357:42Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:356.111:547.06:430.76:350.66:337:43Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:236.17:170.47:060.86:327:44New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:187.41:126.17:500.17:371.16:317:45New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:447.72:016.18:25-0.28:101.36:297:45New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:127.92:526.09:03-0.48:451.66:287:46New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:458.13:475.99:45-0.69:241.86:267:47Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:228.14:485.710:32-0.610:092.06:257:48Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:058.05:555.611:25-0.611:052.26:247:49Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:587.77:055.612:26-0.56:237:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:037.38:095.912:222.21:33-0.46:217:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:196.99:006.21:572.12:41-0.36:207:52First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:426.59:426.73:221.73:41-0.26:197:53First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:026.410:207.24:301.24:340.06:187:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:156.310:557.75:270.75:210.36:167:55Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:216.311:298.16:180.26:050.66:157:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:226.37:04-0.26:460.96:147:56Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:028.31:206.27:48-0.57:271.26:137:57Full Moon30Sun
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 6:25 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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