Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 8h 21m at 7:32 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:40 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - May 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:048.14:405.710:19-0.79:552.16:127:58Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:488.05:425.711:10-0.710:512.26:117:59Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:407.76:465.712:07-0.66:108:00Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:417.37:455.912:052.21:10-0.56:098:01First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:556.88:356.31:362.12:14-0.36:088:02First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:176.49:186.83:021.73:14-0.16:078:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:406.19:567.34:121.24:080.16:068:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:576.010:327.85:110.74:560.46:058:04Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:086.011:068.26:030.15:420.76:048:05Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:126.16:50-0.36:251.16:038:06Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:126.17:34-0.67:091.46:028:07Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:158.62:096.28:17-0.87:531.76:018:08Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:518.53:036.28:59-0.98:381.96:008:09Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:278.33:566.19:42-0.89:252.15:598:09Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:067.94:496.010:25-0.710:152.25:588:10Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:467.55:435.911:10-0.511:132.35:588:11Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:317.06:365.811:58-0.35:578:12Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:226.57:265.812:232.212:49-0.15:568:13Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:205.98:086.01:412.11:410.25:558:14Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:295.48:436.22:531.92:320.45:558:15Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:475.19:136.53:541.53:200.65:548:15Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:054.99:406.94:451.14:030.85:538:16Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:165.010:087.35:280.74:441.15:538:17Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:215.210:377.76:060.35:231.45:528:18Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:195.46:420.06:031.65:528:18Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:125.77:18-0.46:431.85:518:19New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:035.97:57-0.77:252.05:508:20New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:208.52:536.18:38-0.98:092.15:508:21New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:028.63:436.19:22-1.08:572.25:508:21Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:488.64:326.210:09-1.09:512.25:498:22Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:388.35:226.210:58-1.010:542.15:498:23Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 10:36 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 4% 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 (4% 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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