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 14m 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 - Sep 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:507.13:237.59:560.610:270.96:397:36Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:396.73:597.710:330.911:170.86:407:35Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:376.24:417.711:161.26:417:33Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:475.85:307.812:150.712:071.56:427:32Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:115.76:297.91:230.61:121.86:427:30Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:365.87:358.02:360.42:301.96:437:29Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:466.28:428.23:470.23:451.86:447:27Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:416.69:468.44:480.04:511.66:457:26Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:287.010:468.65:42-0.25:481.46:467:24Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:107.46:30-0.26:401.16:467:23New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:497.77:15-0.27:300.86:477:21New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:348.51:277.97:570.08:180.66:487:20New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:268.22:058.18:390.29:060.56:497:18New Moon13Sat
14Sun2:177.82:428.19:200.59:530.46:507:17Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:097.33:197.910:010.810:420.46:517:15Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:046.73:587.710:451.211:340.56:517:14Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:056.24:407.411:341.66:527:12Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:155.95:297.212:310.612:341.86:537:10First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:365.76:256.91:360.71:482.06:547:09First Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:525.87:286.82:430.73:042.16:557:07First Quarter20Sat
21Sun9:516.18:326.83:460.64:082.06:567:06First Quarter21Sun
22Mon10:346.39:297.04:390.55:001.86:567:04Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:086.510:207.15:240.55:441.66:577:03Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:386.811:067.36:030.46:221.36:587:01Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:067.06:380.46:571.16:597:00Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:347.27:100.47:310.97:006:58Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:337.41:027.57:420.58:050.77:016:57Full Moon27Sat
28Sun1:167.31:327.78:140.78:420.57:026:55Full Moon28Sun
29Mon2:017.12:047.98:490.89:210.37:026:54Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:506.92:388.09:261.110:060.27:036:52Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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