Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 8:20 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 12:00 am (9.6 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 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:028.14:166.610:11-0.610:172.05:518:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:467.54:516.710:48-0.311:111.95:528:33Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:316.95:256.711:250.05:528:33Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:206.15:586.812:101.712:010.45:538:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:185.46:317.01:141.612:390.85:538:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:344.87:077.22:201.31:211.25:548:32Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:114.57:457.43:231.12:091.65:558:32Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:544.78:277.74:200.73:051.95:558:31Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:125.19:117.95:100.44:052.15:568:31Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:065.55:540.15:012.35:568:31Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:495.86:35-0.25:512.35:578:30Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:266.17:14-0.46:372.35:588:30New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:016.37:52-0.67:232.25:588:29New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:138.92:356.58:30-0.88:092.05:598:29New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:598.93:096.79:08-0.88:581.96:008:28New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:478.63:437.09:47-0.79:501.76:018:28Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:378.14:187.310:26-0.510:481.46:018:27Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:317.44:557.711:05-0.111:521.26:028:27Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:346.65:358.011:470.46:038:26First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:505.86:198.31:020.912:330.96:048:25First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:235.27:088.52:160.61:261.46:048:25First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:065.28:028.73:290.32:311.86:058:24First Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:355.58:588.84:360.03:442.16:068:23Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:406.09:558.95:35-0.34:532.26:078:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:306.36:27-0.55:552.26:088:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:136.67:13-0.56:492.16:088:21Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:516.77:54-0.57:382.06:098:20Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:248.62:266.88:32-0.58:231.86:108:19Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:078.32:586.89:06-0.39:071.76:118:18Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:487.93:266.99:39-0.19:501.66:128:17Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:297.33:536.910:100.110:351.56:128:16Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 4:10 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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