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 12m 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 - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:096.91:566.59:051.09:070.66:386:02Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:327.02:405.99:440.99:351.06:366:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:577.03:315.410:280.810:041.46:356:04Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:267.04:384.911:170.710:371.76:346:05Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:027.06:154.712:170.76:326:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:486.98:174.91:270.66:316:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:486.99:305.312:412.32:370.46:296:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:567.010:115.62:222.43:390.16:286:09Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:027.310:436.03:332.34:30-0.26:266:10Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:027.711:126.34:262.05:15-0.46:256:11Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:568.011:426.65:111.75:55-0.56:246:12Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:488.25:551.46:34-0.66:226:13New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:127.012:408.27:401.08:12-0.47:217:14New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:427.41:328.08:270.68:50-0.27:197:15New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:147.72:277.59:150.29:280.27:187:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:488.13:266.910:070.010:080.77:167:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:258.34:326.311:02-0.210:521.27:157:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:068.25:505.712:03-0.27:137:18Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:548.07:235.51:12-0.17:127:19First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:527.78:565.712:522.02:30-0.17:107:20First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:037.410:066.12:242.23:46-0.17:097:21First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:197.210:576.43:532.14:51-0.27:077:22Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:297.211:376.65:021.95:45-0.27:067:23Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:297.25:561.66:28-0.17:047:24Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:116.811:21 AM7.16:421.37:05-0.17:037:25Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:416.912:077.07:211.07:370.17:017:26Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:076.912:496.87:580.88:060.37:007:27Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:307.01:316.68:320.68:330.66:587:27Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:517.02:126.39:050.49:000.96:577:28Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:127.12:546.09:380.39:271.26:557:29Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:347.23:415.610:130.29:551.56:547:30Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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