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 3h 43m 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 - Jun 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:347.92:266.18:33-0.48:171.85:488:24Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:057.83:076.19:07-0.48:561.95:488:24Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:387.63:466.19:41-0.49:361.95:488:25Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:137.44:266.110:16-0.310:192.05:478:26Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:507.15:066.110:53-0.211:082.05:478:26Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:316.75:476.211:33-0.15:478:27Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:186.36:306.312:062.012:160.15:478:27Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:145.87:146.51:141.91:030.35:478:28Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:235.47:566.92:241.71:550.55:478:28Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:435.18:387.33:261.32:480.75:468:29Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:045.29:187.74:200.93:420.95:468:29Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:185.49:598.25:090.54:341.15:468:30Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:245.810:428.65:550.05:261.35:468:30Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:236.16:40-0.46:161.45:468:30Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:176.57:26-0.87:081.55:478:31New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:129.22:096.78:13-1.08:001.65:478:31New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:009.33:006.99:01-1.18:551.65:478:32New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:519.13:507.19:50-1.19:531.65:478:32Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:438.64:407.210:39-0.910:571.65:478:32Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:398.05:317.311:30-0.65:478:32Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:407.26:237.512:071.512:23-0.25:478:32First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:486.47:157.71:231.41:180.25:488:33First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:065.78:057.82:391.12:150.65:488:33First Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:315.48:538.03:480.83:130.95:488:33First Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:525.49:378.14:480.54:091.25:498:33Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:025.510:188.25:400.25:021.55:498:33Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:005.86:250.05:511.65:498:33Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:496.07:04-0.16:351.85:508:33Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:336.17:40-0.27:171.95:508:33Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:078.12:116.28:14-0.37:571.95:518:33Full Moon30Mon
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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