Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 8:59 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 32m at 12:56 am (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Apr 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:457.46:001.26:24-0.36:517:32Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:017.211:43 AM7.36:490.77:03-0.16:507:32Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:337.512:387.17:350.37:410.26:487:33Full Moon3Wed
4Thu1:037.81:316.88:190.08:170.66:477:34Full Moon4Thu
5Fri1:337.92:246.59:02-0.28:531.06:457:35Full Moon5Fri
6Sat2:027.93:186.19:43-0.39:291.46:447:36Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:317.84:155.810:26-0.310:081.76:427:37Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:027.65:195.511:10-0.210:512.06:417:38Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:377.26:355.312:000.06:407:39Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:216.88:015.312:590.16:387:40Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:176.49:105.51:112.42:070.26:377:41Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:276.19:555.72:462.33:140.36:357:41Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:436.010:265.93:572.14:100.26:347:42Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:536.010:526.14:501.84:560.26:337:43Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:536.111:146.45:331.45:340.26:317:44Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:486.211:376.86:111.16:080.36:307:45Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:396.26:460.76:400.56:287:46Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:017.212:296.37:210.37:120.76:277:47New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:267.51:206.37:570.07:451.06:267:48New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:537.92:136.28:35-0.48:201.36:257:49New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:238.13:096.19:16-0.68:581.66:237:50Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:588.34:095.910:02-0.79:411.96:227:51Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:388.35:165.810:54-0.810:312.16:217:51Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:268.06:285.711:52-0.711:382.26:197:52Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:257.67:395.812:58-0.56:187:53First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:367.28:396.11:072.22:08-0.46:177:54First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:576.79:276.52:432.03:15-0.36:167:55First Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:196.410:086.94:001.64:12-0.16:157:56Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:366.310:447.45:021.15:020.16:137:57Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:446.211:177.75:550.65:460.36:127:58Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 4:57 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 100% 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 (100% 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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