Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 9:50 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 3:44 pm (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jun 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:375.28:036.92:371.52:020.65:488:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:025.08:407.43:381.12:530.95:488:24First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:285.09:197.94:310.63:461.15:488:25Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:455.39:598.45:200.14:381.45:478:26Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:525.610:428.86:07-0.45:301.65:478:26Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:516.06:54-0.86:221.85:478:27Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:456.37:42-1.17:141.95:478:27Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:169.42:366.58:30-1.38:091.95:478:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:079.33:256.79:19-1.39:061.95:478:28Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:009.04:136.810:08-1.210:081.85:478:29Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:558.55:016.910:58-0.911:161.75:468:29Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:537.75:497.111:47-0.65:468:30Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:566.86:367.312:301.512:38-0.25:468:30Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:095.97:237.61:481.31:290.35:468:30Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:325.38:097.83:021.02:230.85:478:31Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:025.08:538.04:090.63:181.25:478:31Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:255.19:348.15:060.34:131.55:478:31Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:345.410:138.15:550.05:061.85:478:32Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:295.76:37-0.25:552.05:478:32Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:165.97:16-0.36:402.15:478:32New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:576.17:51-0.47:222.15:478:32New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:038.12:346.18:25-0.48:022.15:488:33New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:398.03:076.18:58-0.48:412.15:488:33New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:167.93:396.29:29-0.49:202.15:488:33New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:537.74:106.310:01-0.410:022.05:498:33Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:327.34:416.410:33-0.210:491.95:498:33Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:136.95:136.611:07-0.111:421.85:498:33Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:006.35:476.911:430.25:508:33Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:585.76:237.212:431.612:230.55:508:33First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:125.17:037.61:501.31:080.95:518:33First Quarter30Wed
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 12:47 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 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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