Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 12:21 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 4:52 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:135.37:047.12:230.92:132.06:397:36First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:295.58:047.13:280.83:262.16:407:35First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:235.89:017.34:250.64:262.06:417:33Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:036.19:547.55:130.55:151.86:427:32Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:376.410:427.75:540.35:571.76:437:30Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:086.76:310.26:361.46:437:29Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:387.07:050.17:141.26:447:27Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:138.01:097.37:400.17:521.06:457:25Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:587.91:417.68:150.28:340.76:467:24Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:467.82:157.98:520.49:180.56:477:22Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:367.52:528.19:310.610:060.46:487:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:317.13:328.210:130.911:000.36:487:19Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:326.64:188.211:001.36:497:18Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:436.25:128.112:000.311:56 AM1.66:507:16Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:036.06:148.01:090.31:071.86:517:15Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:246.17:247.92:240.22:291.96:527:13Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:326.58:357.93:360.23:471.86:527:12Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:276.99:417.94:380.14:521.56:537:10Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:127.210:408.05:310.05:481.36:547:09Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:527.511:347.96:170.16:361.06:557:07Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:297.76:590.27:210.86:567:05New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:237.81:037.87:370.48:030.66:577:04New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:107.51:347.88:140.68:430.56:577:02New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:567.22:057.78:490.89:220.46:587:01New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:416.92:357.69:251.110:010.46:596:59Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:276.53:067.510:011.410:420.57:006:58Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:176.13:407.310:401.711:270.57:016:56Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:135.84:217.011:261.97:026:55Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:195.65:106.812:190.612:252.17:036:53First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:335.66:096.61:190.71:432.27:036:52First Quarter30Mon
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 8:36 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 61% 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 Third Quarter (61% 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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