Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 4:38 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:26 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:026.69:558.55:07-0.15:011.86:397:36Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:506.910:518.66:00-0.25:581.76:407:35Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:317.26:47-0.36:491.56:417:34Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:097.37:29-0.27:361.36:417:32Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:318.41:447.48:08-0.18:201.16:427:31Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:178.12:177.48:450.19:021.06:437:29Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:027.72:487.49:210.39:441.06:447:28Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:477.23:187.39:560.710:270.96:457:26Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:346.63:497.310:321.011:120.96:467:24Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:266.14:227.211:101.46:467:23Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:275.75:007.112:020.911:55 AM1.76:477:21Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:455.45:477.01:000.912:522.06:487:20Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:155.46:446.92:070.92:072.26:497:18Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:315.77:467.03:140.73:232.26:507:17Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:236.08:477.24:140.64:242.16:517:15Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:026.39:437.45:030.45:121.96:517:14Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:366.510:337.75:460.25:541.76:527:12Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:076.86:250.16:331.46:537:11Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:387.17:010.07:121.26:547:09New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:098.01:097.47:370.07:520.96:557:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:578.01:417.78:140.28:350.66:567:06New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:467.82:158.08:520.49:210.36:567:04Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:407.52:528.29:320.710:110.26:577:03Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:377.13:338.310:151.011:060.16:587:01Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:426.64:198.211:041.46:597:00Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:586.25:138.112:080.112:031.87:006:58First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:216.16:187.81:180.11:202.07:016:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:426.37:307.72:320.12:472.07:016:55First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:476.78:417.73:430.04:041.97:026:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:387.09:477.74:440.05:071.67:036:52Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 7:02 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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