Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 03m at 5:49 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:00 pm (5.8 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 - Jun 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:078.64:486.510:28-1.010:232.25:488:24Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:568.05:426.411:18-0.711:302.25:488:25Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:487.46:356.412:10-0.55:488:25Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:446.67:256.512:452.11:02-0.25:478:26First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:495.98:096.72:011.91:550.25:478:26First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:035.38:476.93:121.62:450.55:478:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:254.99:207.14:121.33:320.85:478:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:464.89:497.35:040.94:171.15:478:28Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:575.010:177.65:470.54:591.45:478:28Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:585.210:467.86:260.25:391.75:468:29Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:515.57:01-0.16:171.95:468:29Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:395.77:36-0.36:562.15:468:30Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:225.98:10-0.57:342.25:468:30Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:258.23:046.08:45-0.68:142.35:468:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:028.23:466.19:23-0.78:562.35:478:31Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:438.24:276.110:03-0.79:432.35:478:31Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:268.05:096.210:46-0.710:382.25:478:32Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:147.65:516.411:30-0.611:432.15:478:32Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:097.16:326.712:17-0.45:478:32Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:146.47:137.112:581.91:06-0.15:478:32Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:335.87:547.62:161.51:570.35:488:33Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:045.38:358.13:271.02:500.75:488:33Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:365.39:178.64:300.43:451.25:488:33Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:595.510:009.05:26-0.14:401.55:488:33Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:095.96:17-0.55:351.85:498:33Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:086.27:06-0.86:302.05:498:33New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:026.57:54-1.07:242.15:508:33New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:189.22:516.68:40-1.08:182.15:508:33New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:059.03:366.79:25-0.99:122.15:508:33New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:528.64:206.710:09-0.810:072.15:518:33Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 8:54 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 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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