Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 14m at 2:50 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:45 am (4.9 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 - Oct 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:197.110:387.35:340.25:571.47:046:51Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:537.211:257.36:150.36:391.27:056:50Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:227.26:510.47:161.07:056:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:097.212:487.27:240.57:500.97:066:47Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:507.11:127.37:550.78:220.77:076:45Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:306.91:367.48:240.98:530.67:086:44Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:106.72:017.48:541.19:260.57:096:42Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:526.42:287.49:251.310:010.47:106:41Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:386.22:597.49:581.610:410.47:116:39Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:305.93:357.310:361.811:260.47:126:38Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:325.74:187.111:222.17:136:37Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:445.75:126.912:210.412:262.27:146:35Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:585.86:196.91:250.41:502.27:146:34Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:596.17:336.92:330.33:102.17:156:32Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:466.58:457.13:370.24:131.87:166:31Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:277.09:517.44:330.15:071.47:176:30Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:047.410:527.65:230.15:550.97:186:28Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:417.911:517.76:090.16:430.47:196:27Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:178.36:530.37:300.07:206:26New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:487.712:558.77:370.58:18-0.37:216:24New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:457.61:348.88:220.89:07-0.57:226:23New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:437.32:158.89:081.19:58-0.57:236:22Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:437.02:598.69:581.510:51-0.57:246:20Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:476.83:488.210:541.811:48-0.37:256:19Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:566.64:437.612:022.07:266:18First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:086.55:467.112:51-0.11:252.17:276:17First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:166.76:586.61:580.12:482.07:286:16First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:136.98:126.43:040.33:581.77:296:14First Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:597.19:206.34:020.44:551.47:306:13Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:367.210:206.44:510.55:411.17:316:12Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:077.311:126.45:340.66:210.97:326:11Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 5:17 am — 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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