Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 13m at 7:47 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:01 pm (6.0 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 - Apr 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:176.410:176.03:551.84:200.26:527:31Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:246.610:506.54:491.55:070.16:517:32Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:256.811:237.05:361.15:500.16:497:33Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:227.011:557.56:210.66:300.26:487:34Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:187.17:050.27:110.46:467:35Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:308.01:137.17:50-0.37:520.66:457:36Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:068.42:097.08:37-0.68:350.96:437:36Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:468.63:066.79:26-0.79:201.26:427:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:288.74:066.410:17-0.810:101.46:407:38Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:158.55:116.211:13-0.711:081.66:397:39Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:088.16:216.012:14-0.56:377:40Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:097.57:326.112:201.81:20-0.36:367:41Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:207.08:386.31:471.82:30-0.16:357:42Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:376.59:326.63:111.63:340.16:337:43Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:536.310:166.94:221.34:310.26:327:44Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:016.210:547.15:191.05:190.36:317:45Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:016.211:277.36:080.66:010.56:297:45Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:546.211:567.46:500.46:380.76:287:46Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:426.27:270.27:131.06:267:47New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:237.51:276.18:010.07:471.26:257:48New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:497.52:106.08:34-0.18:201.46:247:49New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:157.52:525.99:06-0.28:531.66:237:50New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:447.53:355.89:39-0.29:281.76:217:51Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:167.44:205.610:15-0.210:061.96:207:52Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:517.25:095.510:55-0.110:492.06:197:53Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:316.96:025.511:39-0.111:452.06:187:54Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:196.66:595.512:300.06:167:55First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:166.37:525.712:572.01:260.16:157:55First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:266.08:376.12:171.92:250.26:147:56First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:435.89:186.53:261.63:210.36:137:57First Quarter30Mon
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 10:54 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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