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 1h 23m 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 - Feb 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:376.82:516.210:241.510:210.67:105:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:066.83:435.511:171.410:541.07:095:34Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:376.94:524.912:191.27:095:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:137.06:314.61:261.07:085:36Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:567.18:334.712:191.82:330.87:075:37Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:467.39:565.11:262.13:320.57:065:38Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:407.510:455.62:442.34:230.27:055:39Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:337.811:225.93:502.35:07-0.17:045:40Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:248.211:556.24:422.35:49-0.47:035:41Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:138.55:282.16:28-0.67:025:42Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:276.411:00 AM8.76:111.97:06-0.87:015:44New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:586.611:47 AM8.86:541.77:44-0.86:595:45New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:306.912:358.67:401.48:22-0.76:585:46New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:037.21:268.18:291.19:00-0.46:575:47Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:377.52:207.49:220.99:380.16:565:48Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:127.83:226.610:200.710:200.66:555:49Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:528.04:375.811:250.511:061.16:545:50First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:378.16:115.312:390.46:525:51First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:298.17:585.312:021.61:570.26:515:52First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:308.09:245.71:172.03:120.06:505:53First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:368.010:236.22:432.24:16-0.26:495:54Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:408.111:096.53:582.15:10-0.46:475:55Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:388.111:486.74:582.05:56-0.46:465:56Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:298.15:481.86:35-0.46:455:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:236.811:14 AM8.06:321.67:10-0.36:435:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:536.811:56 AM7.77:131.47:42-0.26:425:59Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:216.812:367.47:511.28:110.06:416:00Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:466.81:157.08:281.18:390.36:396:01Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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