Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 5:46 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:247.712:138.47:080.67:33-0.36:396:02New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:027.91:057.97:570.48:150.06:376:03New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:408.11:587.48:470.38:560.36:366:04Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:188.12:546.79:390.29:400.76:346:05Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:597.93:556.110:330.310:271.16:336:06Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:427.75:055.611:320.411:221.56:326:07First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:307.36:295.412:390.56:306:08First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:267.07:545.412:311.81:510.56:296:09First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:296.810:015.71:501.93:570.47:277:10First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:346.810:496.04:021.94:540.37:267:10Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:336.811:266.25:001.75:400.37:247:11Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:246.911:576.45:481.56:190.27:237:12Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:107.06:291.36:530.27:217:13Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:256.611:53 AM7.17:061.17:230.27:207:14Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:506.812:337.07:400.97:520.37:187:15Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:167.01:147.08:130.78:210.47:177:16Full Moon16Sun
17Mon1:437.21:556.88:470.58:510.67:157:17Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:117.42:386.59:230.49:230.87:147:18Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:427.53:256.210:020.29:581.07:127:19Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:157.64:195.910:470.110:381.37:117:20Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:547.55:235.611:380.111:261.67:097:21Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:417.46:395.412:380.17:087:22Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:397.38:005.512:281.81:480.17:067:23Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:497.29:105.81:501.93:000.07:057:23Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:047.210:056.33:161.84:06-0.17:037:24Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:167.310:506.84:281.55:03-0.27:027:25Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:227.511:317.25:281.15:53-0.27:007:26Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:227.66:210.76:39-0.16:597:27Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:097.612:187.67:100.37:230.16:577:28New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:467.91:117.47:570.08:050.36:567:29New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:238.12:047.28:43-0.28:460.66:547:30New 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 8:13 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 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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