Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 8:57 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 3:04 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jan 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:588.48:525.21:151.43:150.27:225:01Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:498.810:115.72:201.84:15-0.27:225:02Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:429.011:116.13:272.05:09-0.67:235:03Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:349.24:312.15:58-0.87:235:04Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:026.510:26 AM9.35:302.16:44-0.97:235:05New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:466.711:15 AM9.26:242.07:28-0.97:235:06New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:286.912:038.97:161.98:09-0.87:235:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:077.012:498.48:071.88:48-0.67:225:07Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:447.01:347.88:581.79:25-0.37:225:08Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:197.02:207.09:501.610:010.07:225:09Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:537.13:106.210:461.510:370.57:225:10Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:267.14:085.411:471.411:150.97:225:11First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:017.25:254.812:541.27:215:12First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:397.37:084.62:021.07:215:13First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:227.48:574.812:491.83:050.77:215:14First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:097.510:105.21:552.13:590.47:205:15Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:587.710:585.63:032.24:460.27:205:16Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:478.011:365.94:022.35:26-0.17:205:17Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:338.24:522.36:03-0.37:195:19Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:096.110:18 AM8.55:352.26:38-0.57:195:20Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:396.311:01 AM8.66:162.07:12-0.67:185:21Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:096.511:44 AM8.66:571.97:46-0.77:175:22Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:396.712:288.47:391.78:20-0.67:175:23Full Moon23Fri
24Sat2:107.01:148.08:261.48:55-0.47:165:24Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:427.32:057.49:161.29:310.07:165:25Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:167.63:026.610:121.010:100.47:155:26Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:537.94:115.811:150.810:520.97:145:27Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:358.15:405.212:270.67:135:28Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:248.37:275.01:440.37:135:29Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:228.49:055.312:471.92:590.07:125:31Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:258.510:135.92:092.14:04-0.27:115:32Waning Crescent31Sat
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 6:00 pm — 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 3% 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 (3% 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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