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 49m 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 - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:488.02:197.48:59-0.29:080.46:527:31Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:258.23:177.09:49-0.49:520.86:507:32Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:058.34:206.510:43-0.510:401.26:497:33Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:498.25:316.111:41-0.411:371.66:477:34Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:407.86:515.912:45-0.36:467:35Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:407.48:136.012:491.81:56-0.26:447:36Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:497.09:236.22:181.93:09-0.16:437:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:046.710:176.53:421.84:14-0.16:417:38Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:166.611:006.84:491.65:090.06:407:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:186.611:376.95:431.35:550.16:387:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:126.66:291.06:340.26:377:40Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:087.012:006.67:080.77:090.36:367:41Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:357.112:446.57:440.57:410.56:347:42New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:597.11:266.38:170.48:120.86:337:43New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:227.22:086.28:490.28:421.06:317:44New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:467.22:516.09:210.19:131.36:307:45New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:127.23:355.89:540.09:451.56:297:46Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:407.24:255.610:300.010:201.76:277:47Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:127.05:215.411:120.011:032.06:267:48Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:516.86:285.312:000.06:257:49Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:396.67:395.412:570.16:237:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:396.48:405.71:182.22:010.16:227:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:516.39:286.02:442.13:050.06:217:51First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:076.310:086.43:531.84:040.06:207:52First Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:196.510:436.94:481.44:550.06:187:53Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:256.711:187.45:370.95:420.06:177:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:266.911:537.96:240.46:270.26:167:55Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:267.07:10-0.17:110.46:157:56Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:298.31:247.07:57-0.57:550.76:147:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:088.62:236.98:45-0.88:411.06:127:58Full Moon30Sun
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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