Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 10:32 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 13m at 2:25 am (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jul 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:455.07:488.32:520.72:031.25:518:33First Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:235.18:378.73:590.33:041.65:518:33Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:475.49:299.04:59-0.24:081.85:528:33Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:545.810:229.35:54-0.55:112.05:528:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:486.26:45-0.86:122.05:538:32Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:366.57:34-0.97:082.05:538:32Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:059.32:206.78:19-0.98:031.95:548:32Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:559.03:016.99:03-0.98:571.85:558:32Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:438.63:407.09:44-0.79:511.75:558:31Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:318.04:187.110:23-0.410:461.65:568:31Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:197.24:547.111:02-0.111:441.55:578:31Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:116.45:307.211:400.35:578:30Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:095.76:067.312:461.412:200.85:588:30Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:225.06:447.41:531.21:031.25:598:29Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:564.77:267.52:591.01:541.65:598:29Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:384.88:107.64:010.82:551.96:008:28Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:565.18:577.84:550.53:582.16:018:28Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:495.59:448.05:420.24:552.26:018:27Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:305.86:230.05:452.26:028:27Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:056.07:01-0.26:292.26:038:26Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:376.27:36-0.37:102.16:048:25New Moon21Sun
22Mon2:086.48:09-0.57:512.06:048:25New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:398.52:386.78:43-0.58:331.86:058:24New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:228.43:096.99:16-0.59:191.66:068:23Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:078.03:407.29:51-0.310:091.46:078:22Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:567.54:147.610:270.011:041.26:088:21Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:526.84:507.911:050.46:088:21Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:576.15:318.212:051.011:48 AM0.86:098:20First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:195.46:198.41:140.712:361.36:108:19First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:585.27:138.62:280.51:361.76:118:18First Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:365.38:138.83:410.22:502.06:128:17Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 6:28 am — 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 87% 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 (87% 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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