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 3h 41m 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 (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:516.55:117.011:250.66:138:15Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:445.85:427.112:191.511:59 AM1.06:148:14First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:525.26:177.21:211.312:371.46:158:13First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:264.86:587.32:261.11:241.86:168:12First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:214.97:457.53:310.92:262.16:178:11First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:485.28:367.74:290.63:382.36:178:10Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:415.69:288.05:190.34:412.46:188:09Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:206.06:040.05:342.46:198:08Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:546.26:45-0.26:192.36:208:07Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:266.47:24-0.47:022.16:218:06Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:576.68:02-0.67:451.96:228:04Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:388.92:286.98:39-0.68:301.76:238:03Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:268.73:007.19:16-0.59:191.46:238:02Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:158.33:337.59:54-0.310:121.26:248:01Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:097.74:087.810:320.111:100.96:257:59Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:106.94:478.111:130.66:267:58Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:226.15:308.312:140.711:58 AM1.16:277:57Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:525.66:208.41:260.512:511.66:287:56Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:355.57:188.52:420.32:002.06:287:54Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:045.88:218.53:560.13:212.26:297:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:086.39:258.65:01-0.14:362.36:307:52Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:576.610:238.65:57-0.35:382.16:317:50Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:396.86:45-0.36:311.96:327:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:156.97:26-0.37:181.86:337:47New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:038.51:487.08:03-0.38:011.66:337:46New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:478.22:187.08:37-0.18:411.46:347:45New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:297.82:457.09:080.19:211.36:357:43New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:107.33:107.19:380.410:011.26:367:42Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:526.83:347.110:070.710:431.16:377:40Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:386.34:007.210:361.111:281.06:387:39Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:315.74:297.211:071.56:387:37Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 10% 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 (10% 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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