Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:11 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 10:40 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Dec 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:188.95:101.66:18-0.67:044:50New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:076.511:01 AM9.25:571.77:02-0.97:054:50New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:576.711:46 AM9.36:451.77:47-1.07:064:50New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:466.912:349.27:361.88:34-1.07:074:50Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:367.01:258.88:311.89:23-0.97:084:50Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:257.12:208.29:321.710:13-0.67:094:50Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:167.23:217.510:421.711:06-0.37:094:50Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:087.44:316.712:011.57:104:50First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:017.65:506.012:020.11:221.27:114:50First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:537.97:185.61:010.52:360.97:124:50First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:428.18:425.62:010.93:390.57:134:50Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:288.39:545.83:001.24:330.27:134:50Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:108.510:536.13:551.55:19-0.17:144:51Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:508.511:456.34:451.76:00-0.37:154:51Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:278.55:321.86:38-0.47:154:51Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:306.411:03 AM8.46:161.97:13-0.47:164:52Full Moon16Mon
17Tue1:116.511:38 AM8.26:572.07:46-0.47:174:52Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:486.512:138.07:362.08:18-0.37:174:52Full Moon18Wed
19Thu2:236.512:497.78:162.08:50-0.37:184:53Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:566.51:257.48:572.09:23-0.17:184:53Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:306.52:057.09:422.09:580.07:194:54Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:046.62:486.410:331.910:340.37:194:54Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:416.73:405.911:321.811:150.57:204:55Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:206.94:465.312:391.67:204:55Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:027.26:115.012:000.91:461.37:214:56Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:457.57:434.912:531.22:470.97:214:56Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:317.99:065.21:521.43:400.57:214:57Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:178.410:125.62:521.64:290.07:224:58Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:048.811:076.13:501.85:16-0.47:224:59Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:539.211:576.54:451.86:01-0.87:224:59Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:429.45:391.86:47-1.07:225:00New Moon31Tue
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 2:55 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 91% 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 Waxing Gibbous (91% 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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