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 3h 04m at 5:33 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:13 pm (8.1 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 - Jul 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:258.32:536.48:43-0.58:242.25:518:33New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:028.23:316.49:18-0.59:062.25:528:33New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:387.94:076.39:53-0.49:492.25:528:33Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:157.64:426.310:28-0.310:332.15:538:32Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:557.25:166.411:03-0.111:242.15:548:32Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:376.85:516.511:400.15:548:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:256.26:266.712:212.012:190.35:558:32First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:235.67:036.91:261.81:000.65:558:31First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:375.17:417.32:321.51:471.05:568:31First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:084.98:217.63:331.22:381.35:578:31First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:395.09:028.14:260.73:331.65:578:30Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:565.39:468.55:150.34:281.85:588:30Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:585.810:318.96:02-0.25:232.05:598:29Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:526.26:48-0.66:162.05:598:29Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:406.57:35-0.97:092.06:008:28Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:099.52:256.78:22-1.08:022.06:018:28Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:009.53:097.09:09-1.18:571.86:018:27Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:539.23:527.19:55-1.09:561.76:028:27Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:478.74:367.410:42-0.710:591.66:038:26Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:458.05:207.611:29-0.46:048:25Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:487.06:067.812:091.412:180.16:048:25Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:026.26:548.01:241.21:090.66:058:24Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:295.67:438.22:400.92:061.16:068:23Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:035.48:328.33:500.63:071.56:078:22Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:275.69:208.44:520.34:091.86:088:22Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:336.010:068.45:460.05:082.06:088:21Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:266.36:32-0.16:012.16:098:20Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:106.57:12-0.26:482.16:108:19Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:496.57:49-0.27:302.16:118:18New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:108.32:236.58:23-0.28:092.06:128:17New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:478.22:536.58:55-0.28:472.06:138:16New Moon31Fri
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 7:53 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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