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 1m 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 - Feb 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:398.29:365.82:191.63:550.17:105:33Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:358.310:366.23:281.74:50-0.17:095:34Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:278.411:256.54:301.85:37-0.37:085:35Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:148.45:231.86:18-0.37:075:36Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:076.710:58 AM8.36:101.76:56-0.47:075:37New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:446.811:39 AM8.16:531.67:30-0.37:065:38New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:176.812:177.97:321.68:03-0.27:055:39New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:476.812:547.58:101.58:340.07:035:40New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:156.81:327.18:481.49:050.27:025:42Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:436.82:106.79:271.49:360.47:015:43Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:126.82:536.110:091.310:100.77:005:44Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:446.93:445.610:581.210:461.06:595:45Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:206.94:505.111:551.211:301.46:585:46First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:037.06:184.81:021.06:575:47First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:537.17:564.912:261.72:110.86:565:48First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:497.39:135.31:361.93:130.56:555:49First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:467.610:075.72:482.04:060.26:535:50Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:427.910:506.23:501.94:54-0.26:525:51Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:358.311:296.64:431.85:38-0.46:515:52Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:278.65:321.56:20-0.66:505:53Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:076.911:17 AM8.86:191.37:02-0.76:485:54Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:447.212:088.77:071.07:44-0.66:475:55Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:217.61:008.47:570.88:26-0.46:465:56Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:007.81:547.98:490.69:09-0.16:445:57Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:408.02:527.29:440.49:540.46:435:58Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:238.03:576.510:440.410:430.86:425:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:118.05:145.811:520.311:411.36:406:00Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:057.86:445.61:060.36:396:01Third Quarter28Tue
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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