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 2h 57m 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 - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:387.34:577.511:120.111:591.36:138:16Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:356.45:357.511:520.66:148:15First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:445.66:147.61:041.112:351.16:148:14First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:135.16:567.62:121.01:261.66:158:13First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:015.07:427.63:200.82:282.06:168:12First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:325.48:317.74:220.63:382.36:178:11Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:335.89:227.85:150.34:432.46:188:10Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:166.06:020.25:362.46:198:09Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:516.26:430.06:212.36:208:07Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:216.37:19-0.17:002.26:208:06Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:496.47:53-0.27:362.06:218:05Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:178.32:156.58:24-0.38:111.96:228:04Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:578.22:426.78:54-0.38:491.76:238:03Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:378.03:086.99:24-0.29:291.56:248:01Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:197.63:367.29:550.010:141.36:258:00Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:067.14:067.510:280.411:051.16:257:59Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:006.54:397.711:040.86:267:58Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:085.85:178.012:030.911:44 AM1.26:277:56Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:365.36:048.21:090.712:321.76:287:55Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:235.37:008.42:230.41:362.16:297:54Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:585.68:058.53:380.12:572.36:307:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:036.19:118.84:45-0.14:162.36:317:51Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:516.510:149.05:44-0.45:222.16:317:50Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:336.86:35-0.66:201.96:327:48Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:107.07:21-0.67:121.66:337:47New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:069.01:467.28:03-0.58:021.46:347:45New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:578.72:207.48:42-0.38:511.26:357:44New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:468.22:537.59:190.09:401.06:367:43Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:367.53:247.69:550.410:280.96:367:41Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:286.83:567.610:300.811:190.86:377:40Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:256.24:287.611:071.36:387:38Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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