Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 09m at 3:27 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:54 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Mar 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:547.33:315.810:210.710:111.26:386:02Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:297.14:305.311:120.710:541.56:376:03Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:097.05:475.012:110.76:356:04Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:586.87:184.91:180.76:346:05Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:566.78:375.21:052.02:260.66:326:06Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:006.79:285.52:242.03:250.56:316:07Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:016.910:065.83:281.94:130.36:296:08Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:567.110:396.24:191.74:550.16:286:09Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:467.46:021.56:320.07:277:10Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:096.511:34 AM7.66:411.27:07-0.17:257:11Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:396.912:217.67:200.97:430.07:247:12New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:107.21:087.68:000.68:190.17:227:13New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:437.61:567.48:420.38:560.37:217:14New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:177.92:487.19:270.19:360.57:197:15Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:548.13:446.710:160.010:180.97:187:16Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:358.14:476.211:10-0.111:071.27:167:16Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:228.05:595.812:11-0.17:157:17First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:177.87:215.712:051.51:210.07:137:18First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:227.68:415.91:201.72:360.07:127:19First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:357.49:466.22:461.73:480.07:107:20First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:487.310:386.64:051.64:49-0.17:097:21Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:557.311:227.05:091.35:41-0.17:077:22Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:547.36:031.06:260.07:067:23Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:007.211:47 AM7.36:510.87:060.17:047:24Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:347.412:357.17:340.57:430.37:037:25Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:067.51:216.98:130.48:180.57:017:26Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:367.52:056.78:510.28:520.87:007:26Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:047.42:486.49:280.29:261.06:587:27Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:337.43:336.010:050.210:001.36:577:28Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:037.24:205.710:440.210:371.56:557:29Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:367.05:145.411:270.311:201.76:547:30Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 6:10 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 63% 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 (63% 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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