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 1h 00m 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 - Aug 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:185.26:447.72:060.91:211.76:138:15Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:575.17:357.73:140.72:272.06:148:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:185.48:297.74:170.53:372.16:158:13Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:155.79:217.85:120.44:382.26:168:12Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:576.010:098.05:570.25:302.16:168:11Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:326.26:370.16:152.06:178:10Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:016.37:110.06:541.96:188:09New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:296.57:42-0.17:321.86:198:08New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:168.11:556.78:12-0.18:081.66:208:07New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:568.02:226.98:410.08:461.46:218:06New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:377.72:497.29:100.19:271.36:228:04Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:207.43:187.59:410.310:111.16:228:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:086.93:507.710:140.611:000.96:238:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:026.34:267.910:511.011:570.76:248:01Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:095.85:088.111:331.46:258:00First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:335.36:008.21:030.612:251.76:267:58First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:115.37:018.42:160.41:332.06:277:57First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:385.68:088.53:300.22:562.16:287:56Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:416.09:148.74:36-0.14:132.16:287:54Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:296.510:168.95:33-0.35:191.96:297:53Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:116.86:22-0.46:161.66:307:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:497.27:07-0.47:091.36:317:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:078.81:257.57:49-0.37:591.16:327:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:598.52:007.78:28-0.18:470.96:337:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:508.02:347.99:060.29:350.76:337:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:407.43:077.99:430.610:230.76:347:45Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:336.83:417.910:211.011:140.66:357:43Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:306.24:177.811:021.46:367:42Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:375.74:587.612:080.711:47 AM1.76:377:40Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:005.45:467.41:100.712:452.16:387:39Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:345.46:437.22:200.72:012.26:387:38Third Quarter31Mon
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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