Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 34m at 6:08 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:21 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Aug 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:267.05:367.611:520.36:138:16Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:326.26:217.712:511.212:410.86:148:15Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:515.67:077.72:031.11:351.26:148:14Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:245.37:557.73:130.92:351.66:158:13Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:525.48:437.84:160.63:391.96:168:12Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:015.89:307.95:110.44:382.06:178:11Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:536.110:158.05:570.25:312.16:188:10Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:346.36:380.16:172.16:198:09Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:106.47:150.06:582.06:198:07Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:416.57:48-0.17:351.96:208:06New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:158.22:116.68:20-0.18:101.96:218:05New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:548.12:396.78:50-0.18:461.86:228:04New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:328.03:086.89:20-0.19:241.66:238:03New Moon13Tue
14Wed2:117.73:387.09:520.010:051.56:248:01Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:537.34:097.110:250.310:521.46:258:00Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:416.84:437.311:010.611:451.26:257:59Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:386.25:227.611:410.96:267:58First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:515.76:077.812:481.012:291.36:277:56First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:235.46:598.01:580.81:271.76:287:55First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:595.57:578.33:090.52:381.96:297:54First Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:185.98:588.64:160.13:522.06:307:52Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:176.39:588.95:16-0.24:582.06:307:51Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:066.76:09-0.55:571.86:317:50Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:497.06:59-0.66:521.66:327:48Full Moon24Sat
25Sun1:307.37:44-0.67:441.46:337:47Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:439.12:087.58:28-0.58:351.26:347:46Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:348.72:467.69:10-0.39:251.06:357:44Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:268.13:237.79:510.010:170.96:357:43Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:187.54:007.710:320.411:110.96:367:41Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:156.74:387.611:140.96:377:40Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:206.15:197.512:090.812:011.36:387:38Third Quarter31Sat
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 9:14 am — 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 87% 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 (87% 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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