Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 57m at 8:59 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:52 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jul 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:594.78:497.84:360.73:241.85:518:33Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:175.19:308.25:220.34:192.05:528:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:155.56:05-0.15:122.25:528:33Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:035.96:47-0.46:042.35:538:33Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:466.17:30-0.76:532.35:538:32New Moon5Sat
6Sun2:276.48:13-0.97:432.25:548:32New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:379.23:066.58:57-1.08:352.15:558:32New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:279.13:446.79:40-1.09:311.95:558:31Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:198.74:237.010:23-0.810:311.75:568:31Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:138.15:037.311:06-0.511:371.55:568:31Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:147.25:447.711:50-0.15:578:30First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:236.36:268.012:491.212:360.45:588:30First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:485.57:128.32:050.91:261.05:588:29First Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:275.18:008.53:190.52:231.55:598:29First Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:055.38:508.74:250.13:271.96:008:28Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:225.79:418.75:24-0.14:332.16:018:28Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:206.16:15-0.35:352.26:018:27Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:086.47:01-0.56:302.36:028:27Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:496.57:43-0.57:192.26:038:26Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:018.52:256.58:21-0.58:032.16:048:25Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:428.42:586.58:56-0.48:442.16:048:25Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:218.13:286.59:29-0.39:252.06:058:24Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:597.73:546.610:00-0.210:071.96:068:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:387.24:206.710:290.110:511.76:078:23Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:186.64:466.810:590.411:401.66:078:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:056.05:157.011:300.76:088:21Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:025.45:477.212:361.512:021.16:098:20Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:194.96:247.41:391.312:401.56:108:19Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:064.77:087.72:451.01:301.96:118:18Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:574.97:597.93:480.72:362.26:128:17Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu11:105.48:548.34:450.33:492.46:128:16Waning 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 11:55 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 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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