Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 9:52 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 22m at 4:10 pm (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Oct 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:557.51:418.98:290.99:19-0.47:046:51Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:557.12:219.09:121.310:12-0.57:056:49Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:586.73:048.89:591.711:08-0.47:066:48Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:076.43:548.410:532.07:066:46Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:246.24:527.912:09-0.212:032.27:076:45First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:436.26:007.41:190.01:322.37:086:44First Quarter6Sat
7Sun8:526.47:157.02:310.12:592.27:096:42First Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:446.68:296.83:370.24:091.97:106:41First Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:256.89:356.74:320.35:051.67:116:39Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:587.010:326.75:170.45:511.27:126:38Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:267.211:226.65:550.56:310.97:136:36Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:507.36:290.77:070.77:146:35Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:096.612:127.56:591.07:400.57:156:33Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:536.512:337.67:281.28:110.37:166:32Full Moon14Sun
15Mon1:376.412:567.77:571.58:420.27:166:31Full Moon15Mon
16Tue2:216.21:227.88:261.79:150.17:176:29Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:066.11:517.88:571.99:510.07:186:28Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:565.92:247.79:312.110:320.07:196:27Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:515.83:037.610:092.311:190.07:206:25Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:555.73:517.311:002.47:216:24Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:035.74:507.112:160.112:122.47:226:23Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:035.96:026.81:190.11:442.37:236:21Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:506.27:226.72:240.13:062.07:246:20Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:286.78:406.73:240.24:101.67:256:19Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:027.29:526.84:160.25:041.07:266:18Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:367.810:596.95:040.45:540.47:276:16Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:108.45:480.76:41-0.17:286:15Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:027.011:46 AM8.96:321.07:29-0.57:296:14New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:037.012:239.27:161.38:16-0.87:306:13New Moon29Mon
30Tue2:026.91:049.38:011.69:04-0.97:316:12New Moon30Tue
31Wed3:016.81:479.18:491.89:54-0.97:326:11Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 7:01 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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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