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 (tomorrow) : in 8h 17m at 4:28 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:28 am (5.2 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 - Aug 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:176.45:598.012:271.012:200.76:138:16First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:335.86:508.01:380.91:161.16:148:15First Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:015.57:437.92:500.72:201.56:148:14First Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:285.58:377.93:570.63:271.76:158:13First Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:385.89:288.04:550.44:291.96:168:12Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:326.110:158.05:450.25:241.96:178:11Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:156.36:270.16:111.96:188:10Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:516.47:040.16:531.86:198:09Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:236.57:380.07:311.76:198:07Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:168.01:526.68:090.08:061.76:208:06Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:547.92:196.88:390.08:411.66:218:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:317.72:476.99:090.19:171.56:228:04Full Moon12Wed
13Thu2:097.43:167.19:390.39:551.46:238:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:497.13:477.210:100.410:381.36:248:02Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:336.64:217.410:450.711:261.26:258:00Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:266.14:597.511:241.06:257:59Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:315.75:447.712:241.012:101.36:267:58Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:545.46:377.81:300.91:071.66:277:56Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:255.47:368.12:410.62:161.86:287:55Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:435.78:388.43:490.33:291.96:297:54Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:446.29:388.74:500.04:361.86:307:52Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:346.610:379.05:43-0.25:361.66:307:51Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:187.16:33-0.46:311.46:317:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:007.47:19-0.57:231.16:327:48New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:269.11:407.88:03-0.48:150.96:337:47New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:198.82:208.08:47-0.29:060.76:347:46New Moon26Wed
27Thu2:128.33:008.19:300.19:590.66:357:44Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:067.73:418.110:130.410:540.66:357:43Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:037.04:238.010:590.811:520.66:367:41Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:066.45:097.811:491.26:377:40First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:205.96:007.612:560.712:471.66:387:38First Quarter31Mon
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 7:28 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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