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 (tomorrow) : 1:42 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 56m at 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 - Apr 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:087.512:057.37:040.57:160.16:527:31Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:437.612:557.27:480.37:550.36:507:32Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:177.71:446.98:300.18:330.66:497:33Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:497.72:316.69:100.09:110.86:487:34Full Moon4Fri
5Sat2:217.63:186.39:500.09:481.16:467:35Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:527.44:086.010:300.010:281.46:457:36Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:257.15:015.711:130.111:131.76:437:37Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:026.86:035.412:010.26:427:37Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:476.57:135.312:081.912:560.36:407:38Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:426.28:235.41:222.01:580.46:397:39Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:476.09:185.72:442.03:020.46:377:40Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:585.99:596.03:521.83:580.46:367:41Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:046.010:336.34:451.54:470.36:357:42Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:036.211:056.65:291.25:290.36:337:43Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:566.411:357.06:080.96:080.36:327:44Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:476.66:450.66:460.46:307:45Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:067.412:376.77:230.27:230.56:297:46New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:397.71:276.88:02-0.18:020.76:287:46New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:148.02:186.78:44-0.48:430.96:267:47New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:518.23:126.69:28-0.69:271.26:257:48Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:328.24:106.410:17-0.610:161.46:247:49Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:178.15:126.211:10-0.611:141.66:237:50Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:097.86:196.212:09-0.56:217:51First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:107.37:286.312:251.71:14-0.36:207:52First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:216.88:326.51:491.72:22-0.26:197:53First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:396.59:266.93:121.53:280.06:187:54First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:566.410:137.34:221.24:270.16:167:55Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:066.310:547.65:200.85:180.36:157:56Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:086.411:317.86:110.46:040.46:147:56Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:046.46:550.16:450.76:137:57Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 10:00 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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