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 1h 46m 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 - Aug 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:367.13:576.910:140.310:401.56:138:16Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:176.54:247.110:430.611:271.46:148:15Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:055.94:537.311:130.96:158:14Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:065.35:287.512:211.211:47 AM1.36:158:13Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:314.96:097.71:231.012:281.76:168:12Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:224.87:007.92:320.81:242.16:178:10Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:045.27:588.23:400.42:402.36:188:09Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:085.69:008.64:430.13:572.46:198:08Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:546.010:009.05:38-0.35:042.36:208:07Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:336.46:28-0.66:022.06:208:06Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:096.77:14-0.86:561.86:218:05New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:457.17:57-0.87:501.56:228:04New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:489.22:207.48:39-0.78:441.26:238:02New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:428.82:567.89:19-0.49:390.96:248:01Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:388.13:328.19:590.010:360.76:258:00Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:377.34:118.310:400.511:370.56:267:59Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:436.44:528.411:231.16:267:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:015.85:388.312:430.512:121.66:277:56First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:385.46:328.11:550.41:152.06:287:55First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:175.67:327.93:080.32:352.36:297:53First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:316.08:357.94:170.23:552.36:307:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:236.39:347.95:160.14:592.26:317:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:036.46:040.15:512.16:317:49Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:366.56:440.06:341.96:327:48Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:046.67:180.07:121.86:337:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:286.77:480.07:471.66:347:45Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:317.71:506.88:160.18:211.46:357:44Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:097.52:127.08:410.38:551.26:367:42Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:477.22:337.29:070.59:301.16:367:41Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:286.82:577.49:330.810:080.96:377:39Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:136.33:237.510:011.110:500.86:387:38Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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