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 : 5:46 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 12:34 pm (5.7 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 - Jun 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:427.34:596.210:46-0.311:041.95:488:23Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:236.85:406.211:25-0.15:488:24Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:086.36:236.212:021.912:080.15:488:25Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:025.87:056.41:081.812:530.35:478:25First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:065.37:466.62:171.71:420.65:478:26First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:224.98:266.93:201.42:330.85:478:26First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:434.99:057.34:141.03:241.05:478:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:585.09:437.75:000.74:141.25:478:27Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:035.310:218.15:420.35:021.45:468:28Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:595.611:018.46:23-0.15:491.55:468:28Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:516.07:04-0.56:361.65:468:29Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:406.37:45-0.87:241.75:468:29Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:278.92:276.58:29-1.08:141.75:468:30Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:148.93:146.79:14-1.09:071.75:468:30Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:038.74:016.910:01-1.010:051.65:468:31Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:568.34:497.110:48-0.811:091.65:468:31Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:537.75:387.311:38-0.55:478:31Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:566.96:287.512:211.412:30-0.25:478:32Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:096.17:197.81:391.21:260.25:478:32Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:325.68:108.12:550.92:240.65:478:32Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:585.48:598.34:030.63:241.05:478:32Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:185.59:468.55:030.24:221.35:478:33Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:255.810:308.55:55-0.15:171.55:488:33Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:226.06:41-0.36:081.75:488:33Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:116.27:22-0.46:551.85:488:33New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:556.48:00-0.47:401.85:498:33New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:288.22:356.48:36-0.48:231.95:498:33New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:058.03:116.59:10-0.49:051.95:498:33New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:427.83:456.59:43-0.39:471.95:508:33Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:197.44:186.510:16-0.210:321.95:508:33Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 3:10 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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