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 22m 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 - Sep 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:055.93:547.710:321.511:390.76:397:36Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:115.44:317.711:071.86:407:35Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:405.25:207.712:390.611:53 AM2.16:417:33Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:275.26:227.81:500.51:032.46:417:32Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:485.67:338.03:060.32:372.46:427:30Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:386.08:458.24:150.03:592.36:437:29Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:176.49:518.55:12-0.25:032.06:447:27Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:526.810:528.76:01-0.45:581.66:457:26Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:267.26:45-0.46:501.26:467:24New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:597.67:27-0.37:410.76:467:23New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:458.51:328.18:060.08:310.46:477:21New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:418.02:078.48:450.39:220.26:487:20Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:387.52:428.69:250.810:140.06:497:18Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:396.93:208.510:061.311:080.06:507:17Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:456.34:028.310:521.76:517:15Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:035.94:497.912:070.111:47 AM2.16:517:14First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:345.85:477.51:140.21:022.36:527:12First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:005.96:557.22:280.32:332.46:537:11First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:016.28:067.13:380.33:512.36:547:09First Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:456.49:117.14:370.34:502.06:557:07Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:196.510:067.25:250.35:371.86:567:06Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:466.710:547.26:040.36:171.56:567:04Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:106.86:370.36:531.36:577:03Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:317.07:060.47:271.06:587:01Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:207.112:527.27:330.67:590.86:597:00Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:026.91:137.57:590.88:310.67:006:58Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:456.71:377.78:271.19:050.47:016:57Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:306.42:027.88:551.49:410.37:016:55Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:206.22:327.99:261.710:230.27:026:54Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:175.93:077.910:012.011:120.17:036:52Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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