Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 10m at 3:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:28 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 - May 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:186.27:140.37:010.76:127:58New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:207.61:086.17:520.17:361.06:117:59New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:467.61:556.08:26-0.18:101.26:098:00New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:117.62:425.99:00-0.28:441.56:088:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat1:377.53:285.89:34-0.39:201.76:078:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:057.44:165.710:09-0.39:572.06:068:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:367.25:085.610:47-0.210:402.16:058:04Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:137.06:055.511:30-0.111:342.26:048:05Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:566.67:045.612:190.06:038:05Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:496.38:005.712:462.31:140.16:028:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:536.08:466.02:102.22:130.16:018:07First Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:075.89:236.33:211.93:100.26:018:08First Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:235.79:576.74:161.64:010.26:008:09Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:345.810:297.25:031.14:480.35:598:10Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:406.011:017.75:470.65:320.55:588:11Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:436.211:358.26:300.16:160.75:578:12Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:426.47:14-0.46:591.05:568:12Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:118.61:416.57:59-0.87:441.35:568:13Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:508.92:396.68:46-1.18:321.65:558:14Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:338.93:386.59:36-1.29:231.85:548:15Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:208.84:386.510:28-1.110:211.95:548:16Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:118.45:406.511:23-1.011:302.05:538:16Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:087.86:426.612:22-0.75:528:17Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:137.17:416.712:532.01:23-0.45:528:18Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:276.48:347.02:191.82:25-0.15:518:19Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:475.99:207.33:351.43:230.15:518:20Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:075.610:007.54:391.14:150.45:508:20Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:195.610:357.75:320.75:020.75:508:21Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:235.611:077.86:180.35:451.05:498:22Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:195.76:580.06:251.35:498:22Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:115.87:35-0.27:031.65:498:23New Moon31Thu
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 6:41 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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