Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 2:55 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 02m at 9:28 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:117.63:097.49:340.39:571.06:397:36Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:597.23:417.610:090.510:450.86:407:35Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:536.74:177.810:470.911:400.76:417:33Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:586.14:597.911:311.36:427:32First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:205.75:498.012:440.512:241.76:427:30First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:555.66:508.11:570.41:342.06:437:29First Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:235.97:578.23:110.22:572.26:447:27First Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:296.39:058.44:200.04:142.16:457:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:196.710:088.65:19-0.25:181.96:467:24Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:027.06:11-0.46:131.66:477:23Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:407.36:57-0.47:031.36:477:21Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:167.57:39-0.37:511.16:487:20Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:508.41:517.68:19-0.18:360.96:497:18Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:398.02:237.78:570.29:220.76:507:17Full Moon14Fri
15Sat2:297.52:557.79:340.510:070.66:517:15Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:196.93:277.610:120.910:530.66:517:14Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:146.34:007.410:511.411:430.66:527:12Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:185.94:377.311:361.76:537:10Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:365.65:217.012:400.712:332.16:547:09Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:085.66:166.91:450.71:502.36:557:07Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:265.87:206.82:540.73:112.36:567:06Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:196.18:256.93:580.64:162.26:567:04Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:586.39:247.14:510.45:072.06:577:03Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:296.510:167.35:350.35:481.86:587:01Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:566.711:047.56:130.26:251.56:597:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:236.96:470.27:001.37:006:58Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:507.27:200.27:361.07:016:57New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:347.61:187.57:520.38:130.77:026:55New Moon28Fri
29Sat1:217.51:477.78:250.58:540.47:026:54New Moon29Sat
30Sun2:107.32:188.09:000.89:370.27:036:52Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 12:11 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 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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