Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 7:37 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 08m at 2:00 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:209.33:556.59:40-1.39:222.15:488:24Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:119.04:516.510:33-1.210:252.15:488:24Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:068.45:466.611:27-1.011:372.15:488:25Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:057.76:416.712:23-0.75:488:25First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:116.97:326.912:591.91:19-0.35:478:26First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:246.18:187.22:201.72:150.15:478:27First Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:465.49:007.43:331.33:070.55:478:27First Quarter7Wed
8Thu9:115.19:377.74:360.93:570.85:478:28Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:305.110:107.95:280.54:431.25:478:28Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:385.310:418.06:130.15:271.55:478:29Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:375.56:53-0.16:091.85:468:29Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:285.77:29-0.36:502.05:468:30Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:135.98:03-0.47:292.25:468:30Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:138.02:546.08:36-0.58:072.35:468:30Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:478.03:336.09:10-0.58:462.35:478:31Full Moon15Thu
16Fri1:237.94:106.09:45-0.59:252.35:478:31Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:007.74:476.010:22-0.510:092.35:478:31Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:407.45:246.111:00-0.411:002.35:478:32Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:237.06:016.211:40-0.35:478:32Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:126.56:386.512:012.212:22-0.15:478:32Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:136.07:146.81:112.01:060.25:478:32Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:285.47:517.32:221.61:540.55:488:33Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:595.18:287.83:271.12:450.95:488:33Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:335.19:088.34:250.63:381.35:488:33Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:565.49:508.95:180.04:321.65:498:33Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:065.86:09-0.55:281.95:498:33Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:066.26:59-0.96:232.05:498:33New Moon27Tue
28Wed2:006.57:49-1.17:192.15:508:33New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:169.62:496.78:39-1.28:162.15:508:33New Moon29Thu
30Fri1:089.53:376.89:28-1.29:142.05:518:33Waxing 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 4:48 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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