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 2h 43m at 1:56 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:37 pm (8.1 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 - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:486.15:537.112:181.512:110.76:138:15Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:525.56:337.21:211.412:561.16:148:14Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:155.17:157.32:281.21:481.56:158:13Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:505.08:017.43:331.02:481.86:168:12Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:145.38:497.64:300.83:502.06:178:11Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:145.69:357.95:190.54:462.16:178:10Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:595.910:218.16:020.25:352.16:188:09Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:376.26:400.06:192.06:198:08Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:126.47:17-0.27:002.06:208:07New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:466.67:52-0.37:401.86:218:06New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:318.62:196.88:28-0.48:211.76:228:04New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:158.62:537.09:04-0.49:061.56:228:03New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:018.33:277.39:42-0.39:541.36:238:02Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:507.94:047.510:210.010:481.26:248:01Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:447.34:437.811:030.311:481.06:257:59Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:476.65:278.011:480.86:267:58First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:046.06:168.112:560.812:411.26:277:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:355.67:128.32:100.61:441.66:287:56First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:095.78:128.53:240.32:571.96:287:54First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:256.19:128.64:310.14:102.06:297:53Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:246.510:108.85:29-0.25:141.96:307:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:126.86:20-0.36:111.86:317:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:547.07:06-0.47:011.76:327:49Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:337.27:47-0.37:481.56:337:47Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:418.52:087.28:26-0.28:321.46:337:46Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:258.22:417.29:02-0.19:151.36:347:45Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:087.73:117.29:370.29:571.26:357:43Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:527.23:417.210:120.510:411.26:367:42Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:386.64:117.210:470.911:281.16:377:40Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:296.14:447.111:241.26:387:39Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:315.65:237.112:211.112:071.66:387:37Third Quarter31Thu
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 4:46 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 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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