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 4h 17m 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 - Jun 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:498.42:406.48:46-0.78:351.75:488:24Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:278.23:286.49:26-0.69:221.85:488:25Full Moon2Thu
3Fri2:057.84:146.410:06-0.510:111.95:488:25Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:447.44:596.310:47-0.411:042.05:478:26Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:256.95:446.311:29-0.25:478:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:116.46:286.312:042.012:130.05:478:27Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:045.97:126.41:121.91:000.35:478:28Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:085.47:546.62:221.71:500.55:478:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:235.08:336.93:251.52:410.75:478:29Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:424.99:117.24:201.23:321.05:468:29Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:555.09:477.65:060.84:201.25:468:29Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:595.310:237.95:470.45:061.35:468:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:555.611:008.26:250.15:501.55:468:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:465.97:02-0.26:341.65:478:31New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:346.27:41-0.57:191.75:478:31New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:208.72:216.48:22-0.88:061.75:478:31New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:038.83:076.69:04-0.98:551.85:478:32New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:498.73:546.89:49-0.99:491.85:478:32Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:388.44:417.010:36-0.810:491.75:478:32Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:327.95:307.111:25-0.611:571.65:478:32Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:327.26:207.412:16-0.35:488:33First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:416.57:117.71:131.41:110.15:488:33First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:015.98:028.02:301.12:090.45:488:33First Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:275.58:518.33:410.83:090.85:498:33First Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:505.59:388.54:440.44:081.15:498:33Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:035.810:238.75:390.05:041.45:498:33Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:046.06:28-0.25:561.65:508:33Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:576.37:11-0.46:461.75:508:33Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:456.57:52-0.57:331.85:508:33Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:278.52:286.58:30-0.58:181.95:518:33Full Moon30Thu
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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