Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 1:56 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 06m at 7:45 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Feb 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:036.711:48 AM8.76:561.87:45-0.77:115:32Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:396.912:338.67:401.68:24-0.77:105:33Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:147.11:208.38:281.49:04-0.57:095:34Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:527.32:117.89:191.39:45-0.27:085:35Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:317.53:097.010:171.110:290.27:075:36Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:137.74:176.211:220.911:170.77:065:37Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:007.85:415.612:360.77:055:38Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:528.07:195.312:131.11:530.57:045:40Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:498.18:515.61:211.53:050.27:035:41Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:488.310:026.02:351.84:08-0.17:025:42Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:468.410:576.43:461.95:03-0.37:015:43Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:408.511:426.74:471.85:50-0.57:005:44Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:308.55:411.86:32-0.56:595:45New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:226.911:16 AM8.46:281.67:11-0.56:585:46New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:586.911:59 AM8.17:121.57:47-0.46:575:47New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:316.912:407.87:531.48:20-0.26:565:48New Moon16Wed
17Thu2:026.91:207.48:331.38:530.06:545:49Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:306.92:006.99:131.29:250.36:535:50Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:586.92:436.39:561.29:580.76:525:51Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:286.93:325.710:421.110:331.06:515:52Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:006.94:345.211:361.111:131.46:495:53First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:396.95:594.812:391.06:485:54First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:256.97:434.812:051.71:490.86:475:55First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:197.09:075.21:152.02:540.66:465:57First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:187.110:015.62:322.13:500.36:445:58Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:167.410:415.93:372.14:380.06:435:59Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:097.811:176.34:291.95:20-0.26:426:00Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:008.111:506.65:141.76:01-0.46:406:01Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:498.45:571.56:39-0.66:396:02Full Moon29Tue
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 10:50 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 (39% 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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