Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 10:33 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:24 pm (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:055.87:327.63:010.42:492.16:397:37Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri10:096.18:367.54:070.44:012.16:407:35Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:576.39:347.55:030.34:591.96:407:34Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:356.510:257.65:490.35:471.86:417:32Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:076.76:270.26:291.66:427:31Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:346.87:000.37:061.46:437:29New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:586.97:290.47:411.26:447:28New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:327.41:217.17:570.58:141.06:457:26New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:127.21:457.38:240.78:470.86:457:25New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:527.02:117.58:510.99:220.76:467:23Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:356.72:387.69:201.110:010.66:477:22Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:226.33:097.79:521.410:440.56:487:20Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:155.93:457.710:271.611:350.46:497:19Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:215.64:307.711:101.96:497:17First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:415.45:267.712:350.412:082.16:507:16First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:065.56:337.61:450.31:282.26:517:14First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:155.87:477.72:570.22:572.16:527:13First Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:066.38:587.94:020.14:101.96:537:11Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:476.810:048.14:58-0.15:111.56:547:10Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:257.311:058.25:47-0.16:041.06:547:08Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:017.76:310.06:550.66:557:06Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:028.212:378.27:140.27:440.36:567:05Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:588.01:138.57:550.48:320.06:577:03Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:547.61:518.78:370.89:21-0.16:587:02Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:507.22:298.69:201.110:10-0.16:597:00Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:496.83:108.410:051.511:03-0.17:006:59Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:526.43:548.010:561.811:590.17:006:57Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:036.14:447.611:572.07:016:56Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:206.05:437.21:030.31:142.27:026:54Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:326.16:516.82:120.42:362.17:036:53Third Quarter30Fri
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 1:28 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 15% 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 (15% 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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