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 1h 03m 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 - Aug 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:505.89:148.94:47-0.14:062.16:128:16Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:466.210:139.05:44-0.45:142.16:138:15Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:316.66:35-0.56:132.06:148:14Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:126.87:20-0.67:061.86:158:13Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:497.08:01-0.57:561.66:168:12Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:478.62:237.18:39-0.48:431.56:178:11Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:338.22:557.29:14-0.29:291.36:188:10Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:187.63:267.39:480.110:151.26:188:09Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:047.03:557.410:210.511:031.26:198:08Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:526.34:257.410:550.911:541.16:208:07Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:485.74:587.411:311.36:218:05Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:585.25:367.412:521.012:111.76:228:04Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:334.96:237.41:571.01:042.06:238:03Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:205.07:187.43:070.82:162.36:238:02Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:325.48:177.64:100.63:332.36:248:00Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:175.79:137.85:030.44:362.36:257:59Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:526.010:058.15:480.25:262.26:267:58Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:226.26:270.06:092.06:277:57Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:506.57:02-0.26:511.76:287:55New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:196.87:36-0.37:321.56:297:54New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:268.41:487.28:10-0.28:151.26:297:53New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:148.22:187.68:44-0.19:010.96:307:51New Moon22Thu
23Fri2:047.92:507.99:190.29:500.76:317:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:587.33:258.29:560.610:440.56:327:49Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:586.74:048.410:361.011:430.36:337:47Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:086.14:508.511:221.46:347:46First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:325.65:448.512:500.312:171.86:347:44First Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:085.66:488.42:060.21:322.16:357:43First Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:335.97:588.33:220.13:002.26:367:42First Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:346.39:078.34:300.04:182.16:377:40Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:216.610:098.45:27-0.15:221.96:387:39Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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