Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 11:42 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 3:54 am (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Oct 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:207.81:208.88:060.68:47-0.37:046:51Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:167.62:018.98:500.99:37-0.47:056:49Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:147.22:438.89:371.210:29-0.37:066:48Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:156.83:308.410:281.511:25-0.27:076:46Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:206.54:218.011:271.87:076:45Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:316.35:197.512:260.012:392.07:086:43Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:446.36:267.01:330.22:012.07:096:42Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:496.57:386.72:420.43:171.97:106:41Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:406.78:476.63:440.54:201.67:116:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:216.99:496.64:360.55:121.37:126:38Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:557.110:436.65:200.65:561.17:136:36Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:237.211:306.65:580.76:340.87:146:35Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:497.46:320.97:090.67:156:33Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:146.612:157.57:041.07:410.47:166:32New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:576.612:407.77:341.28:130.37:176:31New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:396.51:087.88:041.48:460.17:176:29New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:216.41:377.88:351.69:200.07:186:28New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:056.32:107.89:091.79:580.07:196:27Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:536.12:467.79:471.910:410.07:206:25Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:476.03:297.510:322.011:310.07:216:24Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:465.94:217.311:292.17:226:23First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:496.05:257.012:270.112:442.17:236:21First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:496.26:406.71:300.22:102.07:246:20First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:416.67:596.72:340.23:261.67:256:19First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:267.19:146.73:350.34:281.27:266:18Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:077.710:236.94:290.45:220.77:276:16Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:468.211:267.15:190.56:120.27:286:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:258.76:060.76:59-0.37:296:14Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:257.212:049.06:530.97:46-0.57:306:13Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:227.212:459.17:391.28:33-0.77:316:12Full Moon30Sun
31Mon2:187.11:279.08:261.49:20-0.77:326:11Full Moon31Mon
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 7:48 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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