Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 5:33 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 56m at 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 - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:487.89:065.32:081.33:480.67:225:01Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:288.310:185.73:031.54:360.07:225:01Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:118.711:186.13:581.85:23-0.47:225:02Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:569.24:511.96:09-0.87:235:03Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:116.510:44 AM9.55:432.06:56-1.17:235:04New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:006.811:33 AM9.66:362.07:44-1.27:235:05New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:477.012:249.57:291.98:31-1.27:235:06New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:337.11:169.18:251.89:19-1.07:225:07Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:197.22:118.49:261.710:07-0.77:225:08Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:057.33:107.610:321.610:56-0.37:225:09Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:527.54:166.611:461.511:460.27:225:10First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:407.65:355.81:041.27:225:11First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:287.87:065.312:400.72:200.97:225:12First Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:168.08:405.31:381.13:260.67:215:13First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:028.19:575.62:391.54:220.27:215:14Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:468.210:585.93:381.85:100.07:215:15Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:288.211:476.24:332.05:51-0.27:205:16Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:078.25:222.16:28-0.37:205:17Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:286.410:45 AM8.26:052.17:03-0.37:195:18Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:046.411:21 AM8.26:452.17:35-0.37:195:19Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:376.411:57 AM8.17:222.08:06-0.37:185:20Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:076.412:337.97:582.08:36-0.37:185:21Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:366.41:097.68:341.99:07-0.27:175:22Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:056.51:477.29:141.89:380.07:175:23Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:356.62:286.79:581.710:110.27:165:24Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:076.73:176.110:501.610:480.57:155:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:426.94:195.511:511.411:290.97:155:26Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:217.25:465.01:001.27:145:28Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:067.57:314.912:191.32:090.87:135:29Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:557.89:065.21:211.73:140.37:125:30Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:498.210:165.72:301.94:11-0.17:125:31Waning Crescent31Fri
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 2:57 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 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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