Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 3:34 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 10:28 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:048.212:556.77:33-0.37:270.76:117:59Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:418.41:506.78:18-0.58:111.06:108:00Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:198.32:436.69:02-0.68:561.36:098:00Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:578.13:366.49:45-0.69:431.56:088:01Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:367.84:296.310:30-0.510:341.76:078:02Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:167.45:256.111:16-0.411:311.96:068:03Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:006.96:246.012:05-0.16:058:04Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:506.37:226.012:401.912:590.16:048:05Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:505.88:166.11:571.91:560.36:038:06Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:005.59:016.33:091.72:530.46:028:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:135.39:386.54:091.53:460.56:018:08Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:225.310:106.84:591.24:330.76:008:08Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:245.410:417.15:410.85:150.85:598:09Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:185.611:117.46:190.55:540.95:598:10Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:085.86:540.26:311.15:588:11Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:566.07:27-0.17:081.25:578:12New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:147.91:446.18:02-0.37:461.45:568:13New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:498.12:316.28:40-0.58:271.55:558:14New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:268.23:206.39:20-0.79:111.75:558:14Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:068.14:116.310:03-0.710:011.85:548:15Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:517.95:046.410:51-0.710:581.85:538:16Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:427.65:596.511:43-0.65:538:17Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:417.16:556.612:071.812:39-0.45:528:18First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:506.57:507.01:261.71:39-0.25:528:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:096.18:407.42:461.42:400.15:518:19First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:325.89:277.83:571.03:390.35:518:20Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:505.810:108.24:570.54:340.65:508:21Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:006.010:528.45:500.15:260.85:508:21Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:026.16:38-0.26:151.15:498:22Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:596.37:23-0.57:021.35:498:23Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:118.61:516.48:05-0.67:491.55:488:23Full Moon31Tue
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 1:01 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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