Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 11:56 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:43 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Feb 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:038.410:156.22:561.84:27-0.27:105:33Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:018.511:056.54:031.85:17-0.37:095:34Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:558.511:476.85:021.76:01-0.47:085:35Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:438.45:531.66:41-0.47:075:36Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:257.011:28 AM8.26:391.57:16-0.37:075:37Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:597.112:107.97:221.37:50-0.27:065:38Full Moon6Wed
7Thu1:307.112:507.58:021.28:220.07:055:39Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:007.11:297.18:421.28:530.37:045:40Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:287.12:106.69:231.19:240.67:025:42Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:567.12:546.010:061.19:560.97:015:43Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:277.13:455.510:541.010:311.27:005:44Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:037.14:515.011:501.011:121.56:595:45Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:457.16:204.712:550.96:585:46Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:377.18:004.812:071.82:050.76:575:47Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:357.29:135.21:222.03:070.56:565:48Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:357.410:015.62:392.14:000.26:555:49Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:327.710:396.03:422.04:450.06:535:50Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:258.011:136.44:341.85:26-0.26:525:51Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:158.311:476.85:201.56:06-0.46:515:52Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:058.46:061.36:44-0.46:505:53New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:207.211:54 AM8.46:511.07:23-0.46:485:54New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:557.612:458.17:380.78:02-0.26:475:55New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:317.91:387.78:270.48:420.16:465:56Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:098.22:347.19:200.39:250.56:445:57Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:508.33:386.410:170.210:120.96:435:58Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:368.34:515.911:210.211:071.36:425:59First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:298.16:175.612:330.26:406:00First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:307.97:465.612:161.61:500.16:396:01First Quarter28Thu
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 2:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 33% 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 First Quarter (33% 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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