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 54m 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 - Jul 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:496.27:43-0.47:142.25:518:33New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:256.28:17-0.47:542.25:528:33New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:318.12:566.28:50-0.48:332.15:528:33New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:088.03:266.39:21-0.49:122.05:538:32New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:457.73:546.49:51-0.39:522.05:548:32Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:237.44:236.510:21-0.210:371.95:548:32Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:036.94:526.710:520.011:271.75:558:32Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:486.35:247.011:260.35:558:31Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:435.75:587.312:231.512:020.75:568:31First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:545.16:377.61:271.312:441.15:578:31First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:284.87:218.02:340.91:341.55:578:30First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:114.88:108.43:390.52:351.85:588:30First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:385.29:038.84:380.13:422.05:598:29Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:425.79:589.25:33-0.34:482.15:598:29Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:326.16:25-0.75:502.16:008:28Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:176.57:14-0.96:482.06:018:28Full Moon16Sun
17Mon1:596.88:02-1.07:441.86:028:27Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:439.52:397.18:47-1.08:411.66:028:27Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:379.13:197.49:31-0.89:391.46:038:26Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:318.53:587.610:13-0.510:391.26:048:25Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:277.74:387.910:56-0.111:431.16:058:25Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:286.75:198.011:390.46:058:24Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:385.96:038.112:510.912:250.96:068:23Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:035.36:508.02:020.81:181.46:078:22Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:435.17:408.03:140.62:201.86:088:21Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:125.48:328.04:190.43:302.16:098:21Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:175.89:248.05:150.24:352.26:098:20Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:056.16:040.15:302.26:108:19Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:446.26:450.06:182.16:118:18Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:176.37:21-0.16:592.16:128:17New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:466.47:53-0.27:371.96:138:16New Moon31Mon
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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