Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 11:06 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 3:07 am (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Mar 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:518.411:207.14:551.45:39-0.56:386:02Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:478.411:567.55:481.06:22-0.46:366:03New Moon2Tue
3Wed11:418.26:380.77:03-0.36:356:04New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:327.812:337.97:270.47:430.06:346:05New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:078.01:247.48:140.38:220.46:326:06Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:428.12:176.89:020.29:010.76:316:07Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:188.03:136.29:510.29:431.16:296:08Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:557.84:165.710:430.310:281.56:286:09Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:367.55:315.311:410.411:251.86:266:10First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:237.17:005.212:470.56:256:11First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:206.88:205.412:392.01:590.56:236:12First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:266.69:165.62:012.13:040.46:226:13First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:336.69:565.93:111.93:570.36:216:14Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:336.711:276.15:061.75:410.37:197:15Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:256.911:546.35:511.56:170.27:187:16Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:126.96:301.26:500.27:167:17Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:196.611:56 AM7.07:061.07:200.37:157:17Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:446.912:396.97:410.77:490.47:137:18Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:107.21:236.88:150.58:190.67:127:19Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:387.52:086.78:510.38:510.87:107:20Full Moon20Sat
21Sun2:077.72:566.49:310.19:251.07:097:21Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:397.83:496.110:14-0.110:031.37:077:22Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:167.94:505.711:03-0.110:471.67:067:23Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:007.86:025.412:00-0.17:047:24Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:547.67:225.41:06-0.17:037:25Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:007.48:385.712:572.02:19-0.17:017:26Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:167.29:376.12:291.93:29-0.16:597:27Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:337.210:246.53:511.74:30-0.16:587:27Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:447.211:047.04:581.35:23-0.16:567:28Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:487.311:427.45:530.96:090.06:557:29Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:467.36:430.56:520.16:537:30New Moon31Wed
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 7:06 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 80% 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 (80% 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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