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 29m at 2:55 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:24 pm (8.6 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 - Apr 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:476.310:095.72:502.23:330.36:527:31First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:006.210:486.04:042.14:320.36:517:32First Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:066.311:196.14:591.95:200.26:497:33Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:036.511:456.35:431.65:590.16:487:34Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:536.66:211.36:340.16:467:35Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:096.611:40 AM6.76:561.07:050.26:457:35Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:336.812:256.77:300.77:350.36:437:36Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:587.11:116.78:040.48:060.56:427:37Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:247.41:586.58:410.18:380.86:417:38Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:527.62:496.39:20-0.19:131.16:397:39Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:237.83:456.110:03-0.39:511.46:387:40Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:577.94:495.810:52-0.410:351.76:367:41Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:397.86:035.611:47-0.411:302.06:357:42Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:307.67:255.612:52-0.46:337:43Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:357.38:405.812:472.22:04-0.36:327:44Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:537.09:386.22:252.13:16-0.36:317:44Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:146.910:236.63:501.94:19-0.36:297:45Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:286.911:027.04:561.55:13-0.26:287:46Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:356.911:377.45:511.06:00-0.16:277:47Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:356.96:390.66:420.16:257:48Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:107.712:316.87:250.27:220.46:247:49New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:427.91:256.68:07-0.18:000.76:237:50New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:128.02:176.48:48-0.38:381.16:227:51New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:427.93:106.29:29-0.49:171.46:207:52Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:127.84:055.910:09-0.49:581.76:197:53Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:447.55:035.710:51-0.310:432.06:187:54Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:187.26:075.611:36-0.211:392.26:177:54Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:006.87:185.612:290.06:157:55First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:516.38:235.712:552.31:280.16:147:56First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:556.09:125.82:212.22:310.26:137:57First Quarter30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414525)

Common Questions About Palo Alto, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Palo Alto, CA today?

Slack tide in Palo Alto, CA is approximately 5:39 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA