Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 11:14 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 3:34 am (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Apr 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:117.912:377.47:220.07:300.36:517:31New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:488.31:347.38:10-0.38:130.56:507:32New Moon2Mon
3Tue1:268.52:307.08:59-0.58:580.96:487:33New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:068.63:276.79:48-0.69:441.26:477:34Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:488.44:276.310:38-0.510:341.56:467:35Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:328.05:316.011:32-0.411:331.76:447:36Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:227.56:425.812:31-0.26:437:37First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:186.97:545.812:441.91:360.16:417:38First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:246.48:576.02:061.92:430.26:407:39First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:376.19:466.23:231.73:450.36:387:40First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:486.010:256.44:261.54:370.46:377:40Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:525.910:576.65:181.25:210.56:357:41Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:476.011:246.86:020.95:590.66:347:42Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:366.011:507.06:400.66:330.86:337:43Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:216.17:150.47:040.96:317:44Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:157.21:056.17:470.27:351.16:307:45Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:417.41:486.08:190.08:061.36:297:46Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:107.62:316.08:52-0.28:381.46:277:47Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:407.63:165.99:27-0.39:131.66:267:48Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:137.64:055.810:06-0.49:521.86:257:49Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:517.54:585.710:50-0.410:381.96:237:50Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:347.35:575.611:40-0.311:372.06:227:50Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:277.06:595.712:37-0.26:217:51Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:326.77:576.012:541.91:39-0.16:207:52Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:486.48:476.42:201.82:420.06:187:53Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:096.29:326.93:361.43:410.16:177:54Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:266.210:137.54:390.94:350.26:167:55Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:376.410:528.05:330.45:260.46:157:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:416.511:328.46:24-0.16:130.76:147:57Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:416.67:12-0.57:000.96:127:58New Moon30Mon
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 7:24 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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