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 (tomorrow) : 6:49 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 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 - Nov 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:216.12:397.89:462.310:56-0.36:345:09Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:306.13:377.510:542.46:355:08First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:386.24:507.112:01-0.212:252.36:365:07First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:366.66:126.91:09-0.11:562.16:375:06First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:237.07:336.82:140.03:071.66:385:05Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:047.48:476.83:120.14:051.16:395:04Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:417.99:546.94:030.24:560.66:405:03Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:178.310:556.94:490.55:430.16:415:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:518.611:546.95:330.86:28-0.26:425:01Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:268.86:151.17:12-0.56:435:00Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:506.812:008.86:581.47:55-0.66:445:00Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:456.712:368.67:421.78:38-0.66:454:59Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:406.61:128.28:282.09:21-0.56:474:58Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:376.51:517.89:182.210:07-0.36:484:57Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:366.32:347.310:172.310:57-0.16:494:57Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:366.33:256.711:302.411:520.16:504:56Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:356.34:266.212:512.36:514:55Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:256.45:385.812:510.32:042.16:524:55Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:056.66:545.61:480.53:031.86:534:54Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:376.98:065.52:400.63:521.46:544:54Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:067.29:105.63:240.84:331.06:554:53Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:337.510:075.84:040.95:100.76:564:53Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:007.811:006.04:411.15:450.36:574:52Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:288.111:516.15:171.36:190.06:584:52New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:588.45:531.66:54-0.36:594:52New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:416.311:31 AM8.66:301.87:32-0.67:004:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:316.412:078.77:101.98:13-0.77:014:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:226.412:488.67:532.18:58-0.87:024:51Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:146.41:338.48:422.29:47-0.77:034:50Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:096.42:258.09:412.310:40-0.67:044:50Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 2:31 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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