Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 36m at 11:06 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:11 pm (6.6 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 - Jun 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:508.03:086.29:01-0.68:482.05:488:24New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:267.83:476.19:36-0.59:302.05:488:24Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:027.54:256.110:12-0.410:152.05:488:25Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:417.25:036.110:48-0.311:052.05:478:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:226.75:416.211:26-0.15:478:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:086.26:196.312:021.912:060.15:478:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:035.76:586.51:081.812:480.45:478:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:105.27:376.82:151.61:350.75:478:28First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:314.88:167.23:181.32:250.95:478:28First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:574.88:557.64:120.93:171.25:468:29Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:165.09:368.05:000.44:101.45:468:29Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:235.410:188.55:450.05:021.65:468:30Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:205.86:29-0.45:531.85:468:30Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:126.17:13-0.86:441.85:468:30Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:006.47:59-1.07:361.85:468:31Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:379.22:476.68:45-1.28:301.85:478:31Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:289.13:336.89:32-1.19:281.75:478:31Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:218.74:187.110:19-1.010:301.65:478:32Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:168.15:057.311:07-0.711:381.55:478:32Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:167.35:527.511:56-0.35:478:32Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:246.46:407.812:521.312:470.15:478:32Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:425.77:298.02:091.01:410.65:488:33Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:105.28:188.23:220.72:391.05:488:33Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:395.29:058.34:270.43:381.45:488:33Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:545.59:518.45:230.14:361.65:498:33Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:565.810:338.46:12-0.25:301.85:498:33Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:476.06:55-0.36:201.95:498:33Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:316.27:33-0.47:062.05:508:33New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:106.38:09-0.47:482.05:508:33New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:308.12:456.38:42-0.48:292.05:518:33New Moon30Wed
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 2:08 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 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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