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 18m 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 - Jan 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:156.93:206.211:051.710:540.47:225:01Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:507.04:205.412:101.57:225:02First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:267.15:384.81:181.37:235:02First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:057.27:184.612:191.32:241.07:235:03First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:467.48:594.81:121.63:220.77:235:04First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:307.610:115.22:131.94:120.47:235:05Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:157.911:015.63:152.14:550.17:235:06Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:008.111:415.94:092.25:35-0.17:235:07Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:448.44:572.26:11-0.47:225:08Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:176.110:27 AM8.65:412.26:47-0.67:225:09Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:506.311:10 AM8.76:232.17:22-0.77:225:10Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:236.511:54 AM8.77:051.97:58-0.77:225:11Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:566.712:398.57:501.88:34-0.77:225:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:297.01:268.18:391.69:11-0.57:215:13Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:037.32:187.49:331.49:50-0.17:215:14Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:407.63:176.610:331.210:310.37:215:15Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:207.94:295.811:410.911:160.87:205:16Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:048.16:005.212:560.77:205:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:548.37:465.012:091.32:120.37:195:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:508.59:195.41:151.83:220.07:195:19Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:498.710:265.92:322.04:23-0.37:185:20Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:488.811:176.33:452.15:16-0.57:185:21Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:438.84:492.16:03-0.67:175:22Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:006.610:34 AM8.85:451.96:45-0.77:175:23New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:396.811:21 AM8.66:341.87:23-0.67:165:24New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:146.912:058.37:201.77:58-0.57:155:25New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:477.012:477.98:041.58:31-0.37:155:27New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:177.01:287.38:481.49:030.07:145:28Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:457.12:116.79:321.39:340.47:135:29Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:127.12:576.010:181.210:050.87:125:30Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:417.23:515.311:101.210:391.27:125:31Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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