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 1h 52m 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 - Dec 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:536.91:298.18:511.99:31-0.57:044:50Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:406.82:157.59:471.910:15-0.27:054:50Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:276.73:046.810:491.911:010.17:064:50Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:146.73:596.111:581.911:480.47:074:50Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:596.85:065.51:101.77:084:50Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:426.96:255.112:390.72:161.47:094:50Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:227.17:495.01:331.03:141.17:094:50Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:007.49:055.12:261.34:020.87:104:50Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:367.710:075.43:161.54:440.47:114:50Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:127.910:595.74:021.75:220.17:124:50Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:488.211:446.04:451.85:57-0.17:134:50Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:248.45:261.96:32-0.37:134:50New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:266.211:02 AM8.56:071.97:08-0.57:144:51New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:076.411:42 AM8.66:482.07:45-0.77:154:51New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:476.512:248.57:311.98:24-0.77:154:51New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:286.71:088.38:181.99:05-0.77:164:51Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:096.81:577.99:111.89:48-0.57:174:52Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:527.02:517.310:111.710:34-0.27:174:52Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:377.23:556.611:201.611:240.17:184:53First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:247.55:135.912:381.37:184:53First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:137.96:425.512:190.51:550.97:194:54First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:038.38:135.41:180.93:040.57:194:54First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:538.69:325.72:211.34:040.17:204:55Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:438.910:376.13:231.54:56-0.37:204:55Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:319.111:326.54:221.75:44-0.67:214:56Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:189.15:171.86:28-0.77:214:56Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:216.711:02 AM9.06:081.87:10-0.77:214:57Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:066.911:46 AM8.86:581.87:49-0.77:224:58Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:476.912:288.47:451.88:27-0.57:224:58Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:266.91:097.98:321.89:04-0.37:224:59Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:036.91:517.49:201.89:41-0.17:225:00Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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