Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 6:19 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:226.71:417.99:132.19:51-0.47:225:01Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:036.72:267.210:092.010:32-0.17:225:02Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:426.73:156.411:101.911:120.37:235:03Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:206.74:135.712:181.87:235:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:586.85:275.01:281.57:235:04Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:347.07:014.712:401.02:331.27:235:05Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:117.38:424.71:301.43:290.97:225:06Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:497.510:025.12:251.84:170.57:225:07Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:287.810:595.53:202.04:580.27:225:08Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:088.111:455.94:122.25:37-0.17:225:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:498.44:592.36:14-0.47:225:10Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:256.110:31 AM8.65:432.36:52-0.67:225:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:016.311:13 AM8.86:242.27:29-0.87:215:12New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:376.511:56 AM8.87:072.18:08-0.87:215:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:136.612:418.77:512.08:47-0.87:215:14Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:486.71:288.48:401.99:27-0.77:205:15Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:256.92:197.89:351.710:08-0.47:205:16Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:037.23:176.910:371.510:520.07:205:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:437.54:286.111:491.211:380.57:195:18First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:277.85:585.41:060.97:195:19First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:148.17:425.112:311.12:220.57:185:20First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:058.49:175.41:321.53:310.17:185:22Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:588.610:305.92:411.94:30-0.27:175:23Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:528.811:256.33:492.15:23-0.57:165:24Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:448.94:522.16:10-0.67:165:25Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:126.610:34 AM8.85:472.16:53-0.77:155:26Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:536.811:20 AM8.76:372.07:33-0.77:145:27Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:316.812:048.47:231.98:10-0.67:145:28Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:066.812:468.18:071.88:44-0.47:135:29Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:386.81:267.58:511.79:17-0.17:125:30Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:086.82:076.99:361.69:490.27:115:31Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 3:39 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 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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