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 5h 01m 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 - Aug 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:196.46:25-0.46:051.86:138:16Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:046.87:11-0.66:581.76:148:15New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:477.17:57-0.87:501.56:148:14New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:519.42:297.48:42-0.88:441.36:158:13New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:439.13:127.79:27-0.69:391.26:168:12Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:378.63:547.910:12-0.410:381.16:178:11Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:347.94:398.010:590.011:411.06:188:10Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:367.15:268.111:470.46:198:08First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:476.36:168.112:500.912:410.96:208:07First Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:105.87:108.12:030.71:421.36:208:06First Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:405.78:078.13:160.62:511.66:218:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:015.99:028.14:220.43:591.86:228:04Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:046.29:548.15:180.25:001.96:238:03Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:546.410:418.26:060.15:521.96:248:01Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:356.66:470.06:381.86:258:00Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:106.77:240.07:181.76:257:59Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:038.11:416.77:570.07:551.76:267:58Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:418.02:096.88:280.18:301.66:277:56Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:187.82:366.88:580.19:051.56:287:55Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:557.53:036.99:280.39:411.46:297:54Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:337.23:317.09:580.510:191.36:307:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:136.74:027.110:300.711:021.26:317:51Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:006.34:367.211:051.011:521.26:317:50Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:565.85:167.311:451.36:327:48Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:095.46:037.512:521.012:341.66:337:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:385.36:587.61:590.91:371.86:347:45Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:055.57:587.93:090.62:502.06:357:44Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:135.98:598.24:130.34:001.96:367:43Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:056.49:588.65:090.05:011.86:367:41Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:506.810:558.96:00-0.35:561.66:377:40Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:327.26:47-0.46:481.36:387:38New Moon31Mon
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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