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 4h 45m 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 - May 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:057.812:556.47:36-0.17:250.96:127:58Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:387.81:446.38:15-0.28:041.16:117:59Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:087.82:306.28:51-0.38:411.46:098:00Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:397.63:156.19:27-0.39:201.66:088:01Full Moon4Sun
5Mon2:107.44:015.910:03-0.310:001.76:078:02Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:437.24:485.810:42-0.210:451.96:068:03Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:206.95:385.711:23-0.111:392.06:058:04Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:036.56:315.712:100.06:048:05Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:546.17:255.812:462.01:010.26:038:05Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:565.78:146.02:041.91:570.36:028:06Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:085.58:566.33:131.72:530.46:018:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:225.49:346.74:101.43:450.56:018:08Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:325.510:107.14:571.04:340.66:008:09Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:355.710:457.65:390.65:190.75:598:10Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:346.011:208.06:190.26:030.85:588:11Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:296.37:01-0.26:471.05:578:12New Moon16Fri
17Sat1:246.57:43-0.67:321.25:568:12New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:388.62:176.68:28-0.98:191.35:568:13New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:218.83:116.79:15-1.09:091.55:558:14Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:078.74:066.710:04-1.010:051.65:548:15Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:578.45:036.710:56-0.911:081.75:548:16Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:527.96:016.811:51-0.75:538:16Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:547.27:006.912:221.712:50-0.45:528:17First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:056.57:567.21:431.61:51-0.15:528:18First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:236.08:487.43:021.32:520.25:518:19First Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:445.79:347.74:100.93:500.55:518:20Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:005.610:167.95:080.64:430.75:508:20Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:065.710:548.05:590.25:311.05:508:21Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:045.96:430.06:151.25:498:22Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:566.07:22-0.26:571.45:498:22Full Moon30Fri
31Sat12:028.01:436.17:58-0.37:371.65:498:23Full Moon31Sat
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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