Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 59m at 9:31 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:14 am (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - May 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:156.011:137.96:120.25:510.76:117:59Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:146.06:56-0.16:321.06:108:00Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:086.07:36-0.37:121.36:098:01New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:168.01:596.18:14-0.57:511.66:088:01New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:468.02:476.08:50-0.58:301.86:078:02New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:177.83:345.99:26-0.59:102.06:068:03New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:507.64:205.810:03-0.49:522.16:058:04Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:267.45:075.710:42-0.310:382.16:048:05Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:057.05:575.611:25-0.211:332.26:038:06Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:506.66:465.612:11-0.16:028:07Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:426.27:325.712:432.11:010.16:018:08First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:445.78:126.02:002.01:530.36:008:09First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:575.48:486.43:091.72:440.45:598:09First Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:165.29:206.84:051.33:320.65:588:10First Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:325.29:527.34:530.94:180.95:588:11Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:425.410:257.85:360.45:031.15:578:12Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:455.711:008.26:17-0.15:471.35:568:13Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:445.96:59-0.56:321.65:558:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:406.17:43-0.97:181.75:558:14Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:208.92:346.38:29-1.18:061.95:548:15Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:059.03:276.49:17-1.28:591.95:538:16Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:558.94:196.410:08-1.29:571.95:538:17Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:488.55:126.511:00-1.011:031.95:528:18Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:457.96:056.611:54-0.85:528:18Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:497.26:576.812:211.812:49-0.45:518:19Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:026.37:477.21:441.61:46-0.15:518:20Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:245.78:337.53:031.22:410.35:508:21Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:505.39:167.84:110.83:350.75:508:21Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:115.39:558.05:090.34:271.15:498:22Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:215.510:328.25:590.05:151.45:498:23Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:225.76:43-0.36:021.75:488:23Waning Crescent31Wed
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 11:52 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 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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