Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 47m at 1:05 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:55 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jun 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:035.210:087.45:190.84:401.05:488:24Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:055.410:427.85:580.45:241.15:488:24Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:005.76:350.16:061.35:488:25Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:536.07:13-0.36:491.45:478:25New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:436.27:52-0.67:331.65:478:26New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:358.62:336.48:34-0.88:201.75:478:27New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:178.73:226.69:18-0.99:101.85:478:27Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:038.64:126.710:05-1.010:051.85:478:28Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:538.35:046.810:54-0.911:081.85:478:28Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:487.85:567.011:46-0.65:468:29Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:517.16:497.212:201.712:41-0.45:468:29First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:026.47:427.51:391.51:390.05:468:30First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:235.98:327.82:571.22:380.35:468:30First Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:475.69:198.14:050.83:360.75:468:30Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:075.610:038.45:050.44:321.05:468:31Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:165.810:448.55:570.05:241.25:478:31Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:166.06:43-0.26:131.55:478:31Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:096.27:25-0.47:001.65:478:32Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:018.51:586.38:05-0.57:451.85:478:32Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:388.32:426.48:42-0.58:291.95:478:32Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:148.13:236.49:18-0.59:122.05:478:32Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:507.84:026.49:54-0.49:562.05:488:33Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:287.54:396.410:31-0.310:432.05:488:33Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:077.05:176.411:08-0.111:362.05:488:33Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:506.65:556.511:470.15:498:33Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:396.06:356.612:361.912:290.35:498:33Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:395.57:156.81:431.81:150.65:498:33Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:535.17:567.12:491.52:040.95:508:33Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:174.98:377.53:481.22:571.15:508:33Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:385.09:187.94:380.83:501.35:518:33Waning Crescent30Tue
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 4:00 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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