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 : 10:38 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 30m at 4:40 pm (6.4 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 - Jun 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:107.56:127.012:07-0.55:488:24Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:156.67:027.112:531.61:00-0.15:488:24Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:295.87:507.42:121.31:550.35:488:25Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:535.38:367.63:251.02:490.75:478:26Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:185.19:177.84:280.63:431.15:478:26Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:365.29:557.95:220.34:351.45:478:27Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:405.410:318.06:080.05:231.65:478:27Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:345.76:48-0.26:081.85:478:28Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:215.97:25-0.36:512.05:478:28New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:036.07:59-0.47:312.05:468:29New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:148.02:416.08:32-0.48:102.15:468:29New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:497.93:166.19:05-0.58:492.15:468:30New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:257.83:506.19:38-0.49:292.15:468:30Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:037.64:246.210:11-0.410:122.05:468:31Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:427.24:586.310:46-0.311:022.05:478:31Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:256.85:336.511:22-0.111:591.85:478:31Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:146.36:106.712:020.15:478:32First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:155.76:497.11:041.612:450.45:478:32First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:325.27:297.52:121.31:340.85:478:32First Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:044.98:127.93:180.92:281.15:478:32First Quarter20Sat
21Sun9:365.08:588.44:170.43:261.55:488:33Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:555.49:468.95:12-0.14:261.75:488:33Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:595.810:369.36:03-0.65:251.85:488:33Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:556.26:53-0.96:221.95:488:33Full Moon24Wed
25Thu1:456.57:43-1.17:191.95:498:33Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:209.52:316.88:31-1.28:161.85:498:33Full Moon26Fri
27Sat1:129.33:167.09:18-1.19:141.75:498:33Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:058.94:007.210:04-0.910:151.65:508:33Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:598.24:447.310:49-0.611:191.55:508:33Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:567.35:277.511:34-0.25:518:33Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 7:39 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 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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