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 1h 16m 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 - Apr 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:156.811:316.95:371.35:530.16:527:31Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:116.76:250.96:310.26:507:32Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:017.112:026.67:060.67:050.56:497:33New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:277.212:486.47:430.47:360.76:477:34New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:517.31:336.28:170.28:071.06:467:35New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:137.42:176.08:500.18:371.36:447:36New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:377.53:015.89:230.09:071.56:437:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:027.43:475.69:57-0.19:391.76:427:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:327.44:385.410:340.010:141.96:407:38Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:067.25:375.211:170.010:552.16:397:39Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:477.06:475.112:080.16:377:40Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:376.77:575.21:070.16:367:41First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:396.48:525.51:162.22:120.16:347:42First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:526.39:325.82:442.13:130.16:337:43First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:076.210:056.23:531.84:060.16:327:44First Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:196.310:366.74:471.44:530.16:307:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:256.511:077.35:350.85:370.36:297:46Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:276.611:397.96:210.36:180.56:287:47Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:276.77:06-0.27:000.86:267:47Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:148.41:266.77:53-0.77:431.16:257:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:518.72:256.68:40-0.98:271.46:247:49Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:328.93:256.49:30-1.19:151.66:227:50Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:168.84:276.210:23-1.010:091.86:217:51Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:068.55:326.111:19-0.911:132.06:207:52Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:017.96:406.112:20-0.66:197:53Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:057.37:456.212:322.01:25-0.46:177:54Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:176.68:426.42:021.92:30-0.16:167:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:366.19:296.73:231.63:300.16:157:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:535.810:087.04:291.24:220.36:147:57Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:045.710:417.25:240.95:070.66:137:57Waning Crescent30Thu
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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