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 2h 00m 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 - Aug 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:248.03:226.59:26-0.19:241.96:138:15New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:007.73:496.69:560.010:031.86:148:14Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:387.34:186.710:270.110:451.76:158:13Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:196.84:486.910:580.411:341.66:168:12Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:056.35:217.011:320.76:178:11Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:025.75:577.312:291.512:101.06:188:10First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:195.26:397.51:321.212:561.46:188:09First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:575.07:277.82:400.91:521.86:198:08First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:345.28:208.23:440.63:002.06:208:07First Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:485.79:158.64:430.24:082.16:218:05Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:446.110:119.05:37-0.25:102.16:228:04Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:306.56:28-0.56:072.06:238:03Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:126.87:16-0.87:001.86:248:02Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:009.51:527.18:02-0.87:531.66:248:01Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:539.42:317.48:47-0.88:471.36:257:59Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:479.13:107.69:30-0.69:421.16:267:58Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:428.53:507.810:14-0.210:411.06:277:57Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:407.74:318.010:580.211:430.86:287:55Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:446.85:158.011:440.76:297:54Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:596.16:028.012:510.712:361.26:297:53Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:285.76:547.92:040.61:381.76:307:51Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:035.77:507.93:170.52:502.06:317:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:216.08:487.84:230.34:022.16:327:49Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:186.39:427.95:190.25:042.16:337:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:026.56:060.15:552.06:347:46Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:396.66:470.06:381.96:347:44Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:116.77:230.07:171.86:357:43New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:396.77:550.07:521.76:367:42New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:347.92:046.78:240.18:261.56:377:40New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:117.72:296.88:520.29:001.46:387:39New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:497.42:537.09:200.39:351.36:397:37Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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