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 9m 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 - May 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:216.67:110.07:010.56:117:59New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:218.11:166.57:54-0.37:420.96:108:00New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:538.22:106.48:36-0.58:221.26:098:00New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:258.13:046.29:17-0.59:041.56:088:01New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:577.93:586.19:57-0.59:471.86:078:02Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:317.64:545.910:39-0.410:352.06:068:03Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:077.35:545.811:24-0.311:322.26:058:04Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:496.86:575.812:14-0.16:048:05Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:386.47:565.812:442.21:090.16:038:06First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:405.98:466.02:062.22:090.26:028:07First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:515.69:246.23:182.03:060.36:018:08First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:065.49:566.44:151.73:560.46:008:08First Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:165.410:246.85:031.34:400.55:598:09Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:185.510:517.15:430.95:190.65:598:10Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:165.711:197.56:200.55:560.85:588:11Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:105.86:560.26:331.15:578:12Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:036.07:32-0.27:101.35:568:13Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:198.11:566.18:10-0.57:501.55:558:14Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:538.42:496.28:51-0.88:321.75:558:14Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:318.53:446.29:36-0.99:191.95:548:15Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:148.44:416.210:25-1.010:122.15:538:16Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:028.25:406.211:17-0.911:162.15:538:17Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:587.76:406.412:15-0.75:528:18Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:037.27:376.612:362.11:15-0.55:528:18Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:186.68:286.92:041.92:17-0.35:518:19Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:416.19:147.43:241.53:160.05:518:20Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:035.89:557.84:301.04:100.35:508:21Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:185.810:338.15:270.55:000.65:508:21Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:265.911:098.36:160.15:460.95:498:22Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:276.07:01-0.26:311.25:498:23Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:236.17:43-0.57:141.55:488:23New Moon31Sun
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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