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 5h 49m at 12:21 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:18 pm (7.3 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 - Nov 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:146.78:516.13:190.64:241.57:346:09Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:517.29:566.34:100.65:091.07:356:08Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:277.69:556.63:570.74:510.66:365:07Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:028.110:526.84:410.85:320.16:375:06Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:398.511:477.05:240.96:15-0.36:385:05Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:178.96:081.17:00-0.66:395:04Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:417.111:59 AM9.16:541.37:46-0.86:405:03Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:367.112:439.17:421.48:35-0.86:415:02Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:327.01:318.98:341.69:27-0.86:425:01Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:306.92:248.49:331.810:22-0.66:435:01Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:306.93:237.810:411.811:22-0.36:445:00Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:327.04:307.112:021.86:454:59Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:337.15:466.512:250.01:251.66:464:58Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:287.47:076.21:290.22:391.36:474:58Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:177.78:236.12:300.53:410.96:484:57Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:007.99:316.13:240.74:330.66:504:56Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:388.110:306.24:130.95:180.36:514:56Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:128.111:216.34:571.25:570.16:524:55Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:448.15:371.46:34-0.16:534:54New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:086.311:14 AM8.16:151.67:07-0.26:544:54New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:526.411:44 AM8.06:511.77:40-0.26:554:53New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:336.312:147.97:281.98:13-0.26:564:53New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:136.312:477.78:052.08:46-0.26:574:52Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:526.31:227.58:442.19:22-0.16:584:52Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:336.22:007.19:272.110:010.06:594:52Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:166.22:446.710:192.110:440.17:004:51Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:026.33:366.311:232.111:320.37:014:51First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:496.54:415.912:382.07:024:51First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:346.85:585.612:240.51:491.77:034:50First Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:187.27:205.51:200.62:491.37:044:50First Quarter30Sat
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 3:19 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 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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