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 20m 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 - Sep 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:096.73:387.210:140.910:471.06:397:36Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:556.34:127.310:481.111:341.06:407:34Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:505.84:517.311:281.46:417:33Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:005.55:387.312:290.912:171.76:427:31Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:255.46:347.41:340.81:211.96:437:30Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:485.67:377.62:440.62:372.06:447:28Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:546.08:427.93:500.43:491.96:447:27Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:446.49:438.24:480.14:501.76:457:25Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:286.810:418.65:39-0.15:441.56:467:24Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:087.36:27-0.36:351.16:477:22Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:477.77:12-0.37:250.86:487:21New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:318.71:268.07:55-0.28:150.56:487:19New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:268.52:058.38:390.09:060.36:497:18New Moon13Tue
14Wed2:218.12:468.49:230.49:590.26:507:16Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:187.63:288.410:090.710:540.26:517:15Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:197.04:148.210:581.111:540.26:527:13Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:286.55:047.911:551.56:537:11First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:466.26:027.61:000.31:041.86:537:10First Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:086.17:067.32:110.42:241.96:547:08First Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:216.38:137.23:200.43:391.96:557:07First Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:166.69:157.24:220.44:411.86:567:05Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:006.810:107.25:130.35:321.66:577:04Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:366.910:587.35:560.36:151.46:587:02Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:067.06:330.46:531.26:587:01Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:337.17:070.57:281.06:596:59Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:237.212:587.27:380.68:000.97:006:58Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:027.11:247.38:070.78:320.77:016:56Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:426.91:507.48:370.99:040.67:026:54Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:226.72:187.59:071.19:390.57:036:53Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:066.52:487.59:401.310:170.47:046:51Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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