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 00m 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 - May 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:476.211:488.06:420.26:260.76:117:59Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:456.17:25-0.27:051.06:108:00Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:188.11:406.18:06-0.47:431.46:098:01Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:478.12:336.08:44-0.68:221.76:088:01Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:178.03:255.99:22-0.69:011.96:078:02Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:487.84:185.810:01-0.59:432.16:068:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:217.55:125.710:42-0.410:292.36:058:04Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:597.26:105.611:27-0.311:262.36:048:05Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:436.87:095.612:17-0.16:038:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:366.38:015.612:422.31:120.06:028:07Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:395.98:425.82:062.22:080.26:018:08Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:515.59:146.13:172.03:010.36:008:09Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:075.39:416.54:141.63:480.45:598:09Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:205.310:086.95:001.24:300.65:598:10Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:275.410:357.45:400.75:100.85:588:11Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:305.611:047.86:180.35:481.15:578:12Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:295.86:56-0.26:281.45:568:13New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:256.07:36-0.67:091.65:558:14New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:108.62:216.18:18-0.97:521.95:558:14New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:498.83:176.29:03-1.18:392.05:548:15New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:338.84:136.29:52-1.19:312.15:538:16Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:228.65:106.210:45-1.110:322.25:538:17Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:168.26:076.311:40-0.911:462.25:528:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:187.67:026.512:39-0.75:528:18First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:276.97:536.81:122.01:38-0.45:518:19First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:466.28:387.22:361.62:360.05:518:20First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:115.79:207.63:501.23:300.35:508:21First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:345.49:578.04:520.74:190.75:508:21Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:505.410:328.25:450.25:061.15:498:22Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:575.611:068.36:31-0.25:511.45:498:23Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:575.87:13-0.46:351.75:488:23Full Moon31Fri
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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