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 1h 17m 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 - Oct 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:266.58:576.94:170.34:402.07:046:51Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:006.69:566.95:070.35:281.77:056:50Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:286.810:466.95:470.36:091.47:066:48Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:526.911:326.96:210.46:461.17:066:47Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:137.16:500.67:190.97:076:45Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:166.812:337.37:180.87:510.67:086:44Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:596.612:557.67:451.08:230.47:096:42Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:436.51:187.78:121.38:550.27:106:41Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:286.31:437.98:411.69:300.17:116:39Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:186.12:127.99:121.810:100.07:126:38Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:135.92:477.99:472.110:570.07:136:36Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:195.73:297.710:292.311:530.07:146:35Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:365.64:247.511:262.57:156:34Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:535.75:337.312:580.012:542.57:156:32Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:526.06:537.22:100.02:322.37:166:31Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:356.48:137.13:180.03:492.07:176:29Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:126.99:277.24:150.04:491.47:186:28Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:457.410:347.35:040.15:410.97:196:27Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:188.011:377.35:480.36:300.37:206:25Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:518.46:300.57:18-0.17:216:24New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:387.212:258.87:110.98:04-0.57:226:23New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:367.01:009.07:531.38:50-0.67:236:22New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:356.81:378.98:361.69:37-0.77:246:20Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:356.62:168.79:221.910:26-0.67:256:19Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:376.42:598.210:132.211:18-0.37:266:18Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:446.23:487.711:152.47:276:17Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:546.24:457.112:16-0.112:342.47:286:15First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:596.25:526.51:190.12:022.37:296:14First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:526.47:076.22:230.33:172.17:306:13First Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:326.58:216.03:210.44:171.87:316:12First Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:036.79:285.94:100.55:051.47:326:11Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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