Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 7:26 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 46m 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 - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:057.010:047.55:130.05:291.77:046:51Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:427.210:597.55:590.06:171.47:056:49Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:147.36:380.16:591.17:066:48Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:417.47:130.37:380.87:076:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:357.11:067.57:440.68:140.67:086:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:196.91:297.58:140.98:480.57:086:43New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:036.61:517.58:421.29:220.47:096:42New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:486.32:147.59:111.59:570.37:106:40Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:366.02:397.59:411.810:350.37:116:39Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:305.73:097.310:142.111:190.37:126:37Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:355.53:487.110:532.37:136:36Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:575.54:376.912:110.411:51 AM2.57:146:35First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:215.65:426.71:140.41:282.67:156:33First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:185.96:576.62:230.43:032.57:166:32First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:566.28:116.73:280.34:062.27:176:30First Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:276.59:187.04:220.24:541.87:186:29Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:556.910:197.25:080.15:371.47:196:28Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:247.311:177.35:490.16:200.97:206:26Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:537.86:290.37:030.47:216:25Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:147.412:248.37:080.57:48-0.17:216:24Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:117.312:578.77:470.88:34-0.57:226:22Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:107.11:349.08:291.29:23-0.77:236:21Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:116.92:149.09:131.610:15-0.77:246:20Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:176.62:598.810:021.911:12-0.67:256:19Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:286.43:528.411:022.27:266:17Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:446.44:547.812:15-0.412:202.47:276:16Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:566.56:077.21:25-0.21:542.37:286:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:576.87:276.82:37-0.13:192.07:296:14Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:457.08:446.63:410.14:261.77:306:13Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:257.39:536.54:350.25:211.37:316:12Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:587.510:526.45:200.46:060.97:326:10Waning Crescent31Mon
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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