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 1h 04m 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 - Jun 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:357.95:377.011:32-0.75:488:24Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:337.16:317.012:051.612:25-0.35:488:24First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:386.37:247.21:211.51:210.05:488:25First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:515.78:147.32:361.32:180.45:478:26First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:125.39:007.53:441.03:140.75:478:26First Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:315.29:407.64:430.74:071.05:478:27Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:415.310:177.75:330.44:561.25:478:27Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:405.510:517.86:160.25:401.45:478:28Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:305.76:540.06:221.65:478:28Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:145.87:29-0.27:011.75:468:29Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:555.98:02-0.37:391.85:468:29Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:297.92:326.08:34-0.48:171.95:468:30Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:047.93:096.19:07-0.48:551.95:468:30Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:397.73:456.29:40-0.49:352.05:468:31Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:177.54:236.310:15-0.410:201.95:478:31Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:577.25:026.410:53-0.311:111.95:478:31Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:426.85:426.611:34-0.15:478:32Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:366.36:256.912:121.812:200.15:478:32Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:425.87:107.21:211.61:100.35:478:32Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:035.47:557.62:321.32:050.65:478:32Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:315.38:428.13:380.83:030.95:488:33Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:535.49:298.64:370.34:021.25:488:33Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:055.810:179.05:31-0.14:591.45:488:33Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:076.26:22-0.55:561.55:488:33Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:026.57:11-0.86:511.65:498:33New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:536.87:59-1.07:461.65:498:33New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:459.32:427.08:46-1.08:411.65:498:33New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:359.03:297.29:33-0.99:381.65:508:33Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:268.54:157.310:19-0.710:371.55:508:33Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:177.85:017.311:05-0.411:401.55:518:33Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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