Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 17m at 3:34 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:39 pm (7.9 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:546.23:237.510:161.511:020.47:046:50Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:516.04:047.410:591.811:540.47:056:48Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:585.84:547.311:532.07:066:47Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:135.85:567.212:550.41:062.17:076:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:246.07:087.12:040.32:292.07:086:44Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:226.48:217.33:120.23:431.87:096:42Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:096.99:307.54:130.14:441.47:106:41Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:517.310:337.75:070.05:371.07:116:40Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:307.811:327.95:560.16:270.67:126:38Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:088.26:410.27:150.27:126:37New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:287.912:478.57:260.48:03-0.17:136:35New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:247.81:268.78:100.68:51-0.37:146:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:207.52:068.78:550.99:40-0.37:156:32Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:177.22:488.59:421.310:30-0.37:166:31Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:166.83:328.110:341.611:24-0.17:176:30Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:216.54:227.611:341.87:186:28Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:306.45:187.112:220.112:472.07:196:27First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:426.46:236.61:260.22:092.07:206:26First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:456.57:346.42:320.43:231.97:216:24First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:366.78:446.33:330.54:241.67:226:23First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:166.99:456.34:260.55:141.47:236:22Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:487.110:386.45:110.65:561.17:246:21Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:177.211:266.55:500.76:330.87:256:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:437.46:250.87:070.67:266:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:116.512:097.66:581.07:380.47:276:17Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:546.512:367.77:301.18:100.27:286:16Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:366.51:057.88:021.38:420.17:296:14Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:206.51:367.98:351.59:170.07:306:13Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:066.42:097.99:111.79:56-0.17:316:12Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:556.32:477.89:521.810:40-0.17:326:11Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:506.23:317.610:402.011:30-0.17:336:10Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414525)

Common Questions About Palo Alto, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Palo Alto, CA today?

Slack tide in Palo Alto, CA is approximately 6:06 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA