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 1h 23m 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 - Aug 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:037.63:326.89:470.19:591.66:138:15Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:407.24:026.910:190.210:411.66:148:14Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:216.74:337.010:510.511:271.56:158:13Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:066.25:087.111:270.86:168:12Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:005.75:477.212:201.412:061.16:178:11Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:105.36:317.41:221.312:531.46:188:10Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:385.17:217.62:281.11:511.66:188:09Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:085.28:147.93:330.82:561.86:198:08Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:205.69:088.24:300.54:011.96:208:07Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:156.010:028.65:220.15:001.96:218:05Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:026.46:09-0.25:541.76:228:04Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:446.86:55-0.56:451.66:238:03New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:257.27:39-0.67:361.46:238:02New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:389.22:057.58:23-0.68:281.16:248:01New Moon14Sun
15Mon1:309.02:467.89:07-0.59:211.06:257:59Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:248.63:288.09:51-0.210:180.86:267:58Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:217.94:118.210:360.211:180.76:277:57Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:227.24:578.211:250.66:287:55Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:316.55:488.212:240.712:181.06:297:54First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:526.06:438.11:350.61:211.46:297:53First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:215.87:438.02:490.52:331.76:307:51First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:426.08:438.03:580.43:451.86:317:50Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:456.39:398.04:580.24:491.86:327:49Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:356.610:308.05:480.15:431.86:337:47Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:156.76:310.16:291.76:347:46Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:506.87:090.17:091.66:347:44Full Moon26Fri
27Sat1:216.97:420.17:461.56:357:43Full Moon27Sat
28Sun12:357.81:486.98:140.28:211.46:367:42Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:137.62:147.08:430.38:551.36:377:40Full Moon29Mon
30Tue1:507.42:407.19:130.59:301.26:387:39Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:287.03:087.19:420.610:061.16:397:37Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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