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 5h 32m at 7:32 am (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:40 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jul 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:317.16:097.512:12-0.25:518:33First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:436.16:537.91:151.31:000.45:518:33First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:095.47:388.22:320.91:510.95:528:33First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:475.18:258.53:430.52:471.45:528:33First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:205.29:118.64:460.13:481.85:538:32Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:345.69:588.75:41-0.24:492.05:548:32Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:336.06:30-0.45:472.25:548:32Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:216.37:14-0.56:402.35:558:32Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:036.47:54-0.57:282.25:558:31Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:098.52:416.48:31-0.58:112.25:568:31Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:498.33:146.49:07-0.58:532.15:578:31Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:288.03:456.49:40-0.49:342.15:578:30Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:067.64:136.410:11-0.210:172.05:588:30Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:447.24:406.510:420.011:041.95:598:29Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:256.65:076.711:130.211:571.75:598:29Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:126.05:376.911:450.66:008:28Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:115.36:107.212:561.512:201.06:018:28Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:304.86:477.42:011.31:001.46:028:27Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:144.67:307.73:051.01:501.86:028:26Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:004.88:178.14:050.62:522.16:038:26Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:155.39:098.44:590.23:592.36:048:25Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:085.75:49-0.25:022.36:058:24Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:516.16:36-0.55:592.36:058:24Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:306.47:22-0.86:522.16:068:23New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:076.78:06-0.97:451.96:078:22New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:419.42:446.98:50-1.08:391.76:088:21New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:349.23:217.39:32-0.89:361.46:098:21Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:288.63:587.610:13-0.510:361.26:098:20Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:257.84:377.910:54-0.111:401.06:108:19Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:296.85:188.211:370.56:118:18First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:435.96:028.412:500.812:231.06:128:17First Quarter31Tue
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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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