Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 12:34 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:52 am (5.8 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 - May 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:138.73:596.710:04-0.910:051.46:117:58Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:028.44:596.610:58-0.811:061.66:107:59Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:557.96:026.511:55-0.66:098:00Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:557.37:066.612:181.712:56-0.46:088:01First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:036.68:076.71:401.62:00-0.16:078:02First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:196.19:017.02:591.43:030.16:068:03First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:365.89:477.24:081.14:010.46:058:04Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:495.710:277.45:060.84:510.66:048:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:525.811:027.55:550.55:360.86:038:06Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:475.811:337.66:370.26:171.06:028:07Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:365.97:150.06:541.26:018:07Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:027.61:215.97:49-0.17:301.46:008:08Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:317.62:035.98:22-0.28:051.55:598:09Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:007.62:445.98:54-0.38:401.75:598:10Full Moon14Tue
15Wed1:307.53:245.99:27-0.39:161.85:588:11Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:037.44:065.910:01-0.39:561.95:578:12Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:397.24:495.910:39-0.310:402.05:568:13Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:186.95:365.911:20-0.211:342.05:568:13Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:046.56:246.012:06-0.15:558:14Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:596.17:136.212:411.912:570.05:548:15Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:065.87:596.51:561.81:510.25:538:16Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:255.58:437.03:071.52:480.45:538:17Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:455.59:257.54:061.03:430.55:528:17Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:005.710:068.04:590.54:370.75:528:18Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:086.010:488.55:480.05:280.95:518:19Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:096.36:36-0.46:181.15:518:20Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:076.57:24-0.87:091.25:508:20New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:169.12:036.78:12-1.08:001.45:508:21New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:029.12:576.89:00-1.18:541.55:498:22New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:518.93:506.99:50-1.19:521.65:498:23Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:428.54:436.910:40-0.910:551.65:488:23Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2:43 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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