Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 12m at 11:42 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:43 pm (6.9 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 - Feb 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:527.03:515.511:131.210:481.17:115:32Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:297.14:585.012:131.27:105:33Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:127.16:294.71:201.07:095:34Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:027.28:074.812:261.72:270.87:085:35Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:577.49:225.21:371.93:260.57:075:37Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:537.710:135.62:492.04:160.27:065:38Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:478.010:536.03:502.05:00-0.17:055:39Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:388.311:306.44:421.85:41-0.47:045:40Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:278.65:301.66:21-0.57:035:41New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:066.811:16 AM8.76:171.47:01-0.67:025:42New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:417.212:068.67:041.17:41-0.57:015:43New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:177.512:568.37:530.98:21-0.47:005:44New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:557.81:497.88:440.79:03-0.16:595:45Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:358.12:477.29:390.59:460.36:585:46Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:178.23:516.410:390.410:340.86:575:47Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:048.25:075.811:470.411:301.26:555:48First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:588.16:375.51:020.36:545:49First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:588.08:065.612:391.62:190.26:535:51First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:047.99:186.01:591.83:280.16:525:52Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:087.910:136.33:141.84:260.06:505:53Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:077.910:586.64:181.75:15-0.16:495:54Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:597.911:366.85:111.55:56-0.16:485:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:457.85:571.46:32-0.16:475:56Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:096.911:28 AM7.66:391.27:040.06:455:57Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:397.012:077.47:161.17:350.16:445:58Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:067.012:457.17:521.08:040.36:435:59Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:317.11:246.88:270.98:330.56:416:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:577.12:036.49:030.89:020.86:406:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 2:42 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 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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