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 (tomorrow) : 12:00 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 5:03 pm (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 - Nov 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:316.15:016.912:070.012:262.27:346:09First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:266.36:146.51:050.11:512.07:356:08First Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:166.77:356.32:070.23:081.67:366:07First Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:007.27:556.32:070.43:121.16:375:06Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:417.89:086.53:020.54:060.66:385:05Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:218.310:146.73:540.74:570.16:395:04Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:018.811:156.94:430.95:45-0.46:405:03Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:419.15:311.16:32-0.76:415:02Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:137.011:23 AM9.36:181.47:19-0.96:425:01Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:087.012:069.27:071.68:06-0.96:435:01Full Moon10Sat
11Sun2:027.012:518.97:581.78:53-0.86:445:00Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:566.91:388.48:521.99:42-0.66:454:59Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:516.82:287.89:522.010:33-0.36:464:58Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:476.73:227.111:012.011:270.06:484:57Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:436.74:246.412:181.96:494:57Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:356.85:355.812:230.31:331.76:504:56Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:236.96:545.51:200.62:391.46:514:55Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:037.18:115.42:140.83:351.16:524:55Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:387.39:195.53:041.14:220.86:534:54Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:097.610:175.63:491.35:020.56:544:54Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:407.811:075.84:301.55:380.26:554:53Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:108.011:526.05:091.66:120.06:564:53Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:428.15:451.86:45-0.26:574:52New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:356.111:15 AM8.26:211.97:18-0.36:584:52New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:166.211:50 AM8.36:582.07:53-0.46:594:52New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:576.312:278.27:362.08:30-0.57:004:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:396.41:078.08:192.19:10-0.57:014:51Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:226.41:517.79:072.19:53-0.47:024:51Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:076.52:427.310:042.010:40-0.27:034:50Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:536.73:436.711:141.911:310.07:044:50First 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 8:31 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 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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