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 (tomorrow) : 7:26 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 10:56 pm (8.2 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 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:555.37:278.52:380.61:541.56:138:16Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:365.48:228.73:500.33:011.96:148:15Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:555.89:188.94:54-0.14:112.16:158:14Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:556.310:159.15:51-0.45:172.26:168:13Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:446.66:42-0.56:162.16:168:12Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:276.87:29-0.67:102.06:178:11New Moon6Sat
7Sun2:066.98:11-0.67:591.96:188:09New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:478.82:437.08:51-0.58:461.76:198:08New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:328.43:177.09:28-0.39:331.66:208:07Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:167.93:487.010:03-0.110:191.56:218:06Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:007.24:187.110:360.311:081.46:218:05Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:466.54:487.111:100.76:228:04Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:405.95:207.212:011.311:44 AM1.16:238:02First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:475.35:557.21:001.212:231.56:248:01First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:204.96:387.32:051.11:121.96:258:00First Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:155.07:287.43:110.92:202.26:267:59First Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:385.48:237.54:130.63:372.46:277:57Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:295.89:187.85:060.44:412.46:277:56Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:066.05:520.15:312.36:287:55Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:386.36:33-0.16:152.26:297:53Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:086.57:11-0.36:552.06:307:52Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:376.77:48-0.47:361.86:317:51Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:298.72:076.98:23-0.48:191.56:327:49Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:168.52:387.28:59-0.39:051.26:327:48Full Moon24Wed
25Thu2:058.23:107.69:35-0.19:551.06:337:47Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:587.63:447.910:130.310:490.76:347:45Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:576.94:218.110:530.711:500.66:357:44Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:076.25:048.311:371.26:367:42Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:345.75:548.312:590.412:311.76:377:41Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:145.66:548.32:140.31:412.16:377:39Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:445.98:018.33:310.13:052.36:387:38Third Quarter31Wed
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 3:11 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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