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 1h 04m 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 - Jan 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:297.96:465.612:330.42:031.07:225:01Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:208.28:165.61:340.83:120.67:225:02Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:108.59:355.82:361.24:110.27:235:03Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:588.710:406.13:371.45:03-0.27:235:04Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:448.911:356.54:331.65:50-0.47:235:05Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:288.95:261.76:33-0.57:235:06New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:246.711:10 AM8.86:151.87:13-0.67:225:06New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:086.811:50 AM8.67:021.87:51-0.57:225:07New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:486.812:308.27:471.88:27-0.47:225:08New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:266.81:087.88:311.89:03-0.37:225:09Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:026.71:477.49:151.89:39-0.17:225:10Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:376.72:286.810:031.810:150.27:225:11Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:126.73:146.210:561.810:530.57:215:12Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:486.74:095.611:581.711:350.87:215:13First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:286.95:215.01:061.57:215:14First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:107.06:514.812:231.12:131.27:205:15First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:557.38:234.91:191.43:120.97:205:16First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:417.69:375.22:191.74:010.67:205:17Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:277.910:335.73:181.84:450.27:195:19Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:128.211:196.14:111.95:26-0.17:195:20Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:578.65:001.96:06-0.47:185:21Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:016.410:42 AM8.95:471.86:46-0.77:175:22Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:416.711:28 AM9.06:331.77:26-0.87:175:23Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:207.012:169.07:201.68:08-0.87:165:24Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:597.21:058.78:101.48:50-0.77:165:25Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:407.41:568.29:031.39:34-0.47:155:26Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:227.62:537.510:021.210:19-0.17:145:27Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:067.83:576.711:071.011:090.47:135:28Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:547.95:145.912:200.97:135:29Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:468.06:455.512:040.91:370.67:125:31Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:428.18:195.51:081.32:510.47:115:32Third Quarter31Tue
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 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.

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