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 27m 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 - Oct 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:415.87:166.52:250.73:012.17:046:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:326.18:226.63:270.64:031.97:056:49First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:116.49:236.84:190.54:521.77:066:47Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:456.710:187.15:050.45:341.37:076:46Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:177.111:107.35:450.46:141.07:086:44Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:497.56:240.46:530.67:096:43Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:007.412:217.97:020.57:330.37:106:41Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:517.512:568.27:410.68:160.07:116:40Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:437.41:338.58:210.89:01-0.27:116:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu2:367.22:138.69:041.19:50-0.37:126:37Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:347.02:578.69:511.410:42-0.37:136:35Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:356.73:478.410:441.611:41-0.27:146:34Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:436.54:458.011:491.87:156:33Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:556.55:527.512:46-0.11:081.97:166:31Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:056.77:077.21:570.02:341.87:176:30Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:057.08:237.03:060.23:491.57:186:29Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:557.39:337.04:080.24:511.27:196:27Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:387.610:367.05:010.45:440.97:206:26Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:167.811:317.05:470.56:300.67:216:25Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:517.96:280.77:110.37:226:23New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:226.912:228.07:060.97:490.27:236:22New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:096.812:517.97:421.18:240.17:246:21New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:546.71:207.88:181.38:590.07:256:19New Moon23Wed
24Thu2:376.51:497.78:531.69:340.07:266:18Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:216.32:207.59:301.810:110.17:276:17Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:076.12:547.310:091.910:500.27:286:16Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:566.03:337.010:542.111:350.37:296:15Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:515.94:206.711:512.27:306:14First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:495.95:176.312:260.41:062.27:316:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:456.16:266.11:230.52:262.17:326:11First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:336.47:406.02:220.53:321.87:336:10First Quarter31Thu
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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