Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 3:59 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 22m at 10:54 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - May 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:407.75:175.610:54-0.510:312.26:127:58Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:247.56:255.611:47-0.511:322.36:117:59Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:187.37:335.712:48-0.46:108:00Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:266.98:316.012:582.31:55-0.46:098:01Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:466.69:176.42:332.13:00-0.36:088:01Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:096.49:576.93:501.73:58-0.26:078:02Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:276.310:337.44:511.14:500.06:068:03Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:376.411:087.95:450.65:370.26:058:04Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:436.411:428.36:340.16:210.66:048:05Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:446.47:21-0.47:040.96:038:06New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:178.51:436.48:06-0.77:471.36:028:07New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:528.62:406.48:50-0.88:321.66:018:08New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:288.53:376.39:34-0.99:181.96:008:09Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:058.24:356.210:19-0.810:092.15:598:09Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:457.85:346.111:06-0.611:082.25:588:10Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:297.36:356.011:56-0.45:588:11Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:196.77:346.012:192.312:51-0.15:578:12First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:186.18:246.11:392.21:480.15:568:13First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:275.69:056.32:542.02:440.25:558:14First Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:435.39:376.53:561.73:350.45:558:14First Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:585.210:056.84:481.34:200.65:548:15Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:055.210:317.15:320.95:000.85:538:16Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:065.310:577.46:100.65:361.15:538:17Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:025.46:460.26:111.35:528:18Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:545.67:20-0.16:471.55:528:18Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:455.87:54-0.47:231.85:518:19Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:248.22:355.98:31-0.68:022.05:508:20Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:598.33:256.09:11-0.88:452.15:508:21Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:388.34:166.19:55-0.99:322.25:508:21Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:228.25:096.110:42-0.910:282.35:498:22Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:127.96:036.211:34-0.811:372.25:498:23Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 1:26 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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