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 2h 53m 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 - Sep 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:486.39:088.44:39-0.14:232.26:397:36Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:376.710:108.45:37-0.25:272.06:407:35Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:186.96:27-0.36:201.86:417:33Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:557.07:09-0.37:071.66:427:32New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:277.17:47-0.27:501.46:427:30New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:408.11:577.28:210.08:311.26:437:29New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:237.72:247.28:530.29:101.16:447:27New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:067.32:497.29:230.59:491.06:457:26Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:496.83:147.39:530.910:300.96:467:24Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:366.33:397.310:231.311:130.86:467:23Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:295.84:087.210:551.66:477:21Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:375.44:457.112:020.811:32 AM2.06:487:20First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:095.25:327.01:000.812:232.36:497:18First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:595.36:327.02:080.71:502.56:507:17First Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:085.77:407.13:190.63:232.56:517:15First Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:496.08:467.34:200.44:272.36:517:14Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:206.29:447.65:110.25:152.16:527:12Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:496.510:378.05:540.05:571.86:537:11Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:176.86:33-0.26:371.56:547:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:457.17:10-0.27:191.16:557:07Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:198.21:157.57:47-0.18:030.76:567:06Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:108.01:467.98:230.28:490.46:567:04Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:057.72:188.39:010.59:380.16:577:03Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:037.22:548.59:411.010:31-0.16:587:01Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:076.73:358.610:241.411:30-0.16:597:00Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:226.24:228.411:141.87:006:58Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:486.05:208.112:36-0.112:202.27:016:57Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:176.16:297.81:510.01:492.37:026:55Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:296.47:467.63:080.03:202.37:026:54Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:236.78:597.54:160.04:322.07:036:52Waning Crescent30Fri
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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