Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 39m at 6:49 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:59 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Aug 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:266.06:16-0.25:432.26:138:15Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:066.37:00-0.56:322.26:148:14Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:446.67:42-0.77:202.06:158:13Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:179.22:216.88:25-0.88:091.86:168:12Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:069.22:587.09:07-0.89:011.66:178:11Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:578.93:357.39:48-0.69:561.46:178:10Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:518.34:137.610:31-0.310:551.26:188:09Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:497.54:547.911:140.16:198:08Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:566.75:378.112:011.012:000.66:208:07Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:165.96:258.31:130.812:511.16:218:06Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:505.57:188.42:290.51:521.66:228:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:275.68:158.43:420.33:032.06:228:03Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:446.09:128.54:480.14:152.16:238:02Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:426.410:078.55:44-0.15:192.16:248:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:296.76:32-0.26:132.16:258:00Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:096.87:15-0.37:012.06:267:58New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:446.87:53-0.37:431.96:277:57New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:258.32:156.88:27-0.28:221.76:287:56New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:048.02:436.88:58-0.19:001.66:287:54New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:437.73:096.89:280.19:381.56:297:53Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:217.33:346.99:570.310:171.46:307:52Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:016.84:007.010:250.610:591.36:317:50Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:456.34:287.110:551.011:471.26:327:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:385.75:007.211:281.36:337:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:475.25:397.212:421.112:061.76:337:46First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:225.06:277.31:461.012:582.06:347:45First Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:095.27:237.52:540.82:122.36:357:43First Quarter27Fri
28Sat10:255.68:247.83:590.53:322.46:367:42Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:146.09:248.14:560.24:382.36:377:40Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:536.310:218.55:46-0.25:322.16:387:39Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:286.66:32-0.46:211.86:387:38Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:54 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 93% 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 (93% 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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