Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 9:55 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 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 - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:516.910:598.76:03-0.36:031.56:397:37Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:287.36:48-0.36:551.26:407:35Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:037.67:30-0.27:450.96:417:34Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:488.31:377.98:090.08:330.66:417:32Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:407.92:108.18:470.39:200.56:427:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:327.42:448.19:250.710:070.46:437:29Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:266.83:188.110:041.110:560.46:447:28Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:246.33:547.910:451.511:490.56:457:26Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:315.84:357.611:321.96:467:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:525.55:237.312:490.612:322.26:467:23Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:225.66:227.11:570.61:512.36:477:22Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:345.87:297.03:080.63:112.36:487:20Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:226.08:347.14:100.54:152.16:497:18Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:586.29:317.25:000.45:061.96:507:17Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:276.410:227.35:410.35:481.76:517:15Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:526.711:097.46:160.36:261.46:517:14Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:176.96:470.37:021.16:527:12New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:417.27:170.47:370.96:537:11New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:387.31:077.67:460.68:130.66:547:09New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:247.21:357.98:170.88:520.36:557:08New Moon20Mon
21Tue2:126.92:058.18:501.19:340.16:557:06Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:046.62:398.39:261.410:210.06:567:05Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:036.33:188.310:061.711:140.06:577:03Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:105.94:068.210:531.96:587:01Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:295.75:058.012:160.011:55 AM2.26:597:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:515.86:167.81:270.01:202.37:006:58First Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:006.17:347.62:410.02:532.17:016:57First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:526.58:497.63:490.04:091.87:016:55Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:357.09:577.74:460.05:101.47:026:54Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:127.410:587.65:350.16:031.07:036:52Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 6:49 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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