Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 8:32 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 00m at 3:09 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:465.16:107.61:310.712:482.26:387:37Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:155.47:167.82:440.52:132.36:397:36Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:145.78:258.03:530.23:352.26:407:34Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:566.29:308.34:510.04:412.06:417:33Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:336.610:308.65:40-0.25:371.66:427:31Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:077.06:25-0.36:291.26:437:30Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:417.57:07-0.37:190.86:437:28New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:248.61:168.07:48-0.18:100.56:447:27New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:208.31:528.48:290.29:010.26:457:25New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:177.82:298.69:100.69:530.06:467:24Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:167.23:098.79:521.010:480.06:477:22Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:206.63:528.610:381.411:480.06:487:21Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:326.24:428.311:321.86:487:19First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:555.95:397.912:540.212:402.16:497:18First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:215.96:457.52:070.32:062.26:507:16First Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:326.27:567.33:190.33:282.26:517:14First Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:246.49:027.34:220.34:332.06:527:13Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:046.610:007.35:130.35:251.76:537:11Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:366.810:507.35:550.36:091.56:537:10Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:046.96:310.46:471.26:547:08Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:277.07:020.57:221.06:557:07Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:177.112:497.27:300.67:550.86:567:05Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:586.91:117.47:580.88:270.66:577:04Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:396.71:357.68:251.19:000.56:587:02Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:226.52:007.78:531.39:340.46:587:01Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:076.22:297.79:231.610:130.36:596:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:585.93:027.79:571.810:570.37:006:57Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:585.73:427.610:362.011:500.37:016:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:115.54:337.511:272.27:026:54Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:315.55:367.412:540.312:412.37:036:53Third Quarter30Thu
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 5:50 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 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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