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 5h 14m 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 - Sep 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:125.55:457.612:390.812:181.86:397:37First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:385.46:457.71:470.61:262.06:397:36First Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:005.67:517.92:580.52:452.06:407:34First Quarter3Wed
4Thu10:026.08:578.14:030.23:581.96:417:33Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:516.59:598.45:000.05:001.66:427:31Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:347.010:578.75:50-0.25:561.36:437:30Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:147.46:37-0.36:481.06:437:28Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:537.87:22-0.27:390.76:447:27Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:488.61:328.28:05-0.18:290.46:457:25Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:428.32:118.48:480.29:200.36:467:24Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:377.82:518.59:320.510:120.26:477:22Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:357.33:348.410:180.911:070.26:487:21Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:366.74:198.111:071.36:487:19Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:456.35:097.812:070.312:051.66:497:17Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:046.06:067.51:130.41:151.96:507:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:246.07:107.22:240.52:332.06:517:14Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:316.28:167.13:320.53:441.96:527:13Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:226.49:177.14:300.54:431.86:537:11Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:026.610:117.25:180.45:321.66:537:10Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:356.810:587.25:590.46:141.46:547:08Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:046.96:340.56:511.26:557:07Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:307.17:060.57:261.06:567:05New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:227.212:567.37:360.67:590.86:577:04New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:027.11:227.48:050.88:310.66:587:02New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:436.91:497.68:340.99:050.56:587:01New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:256.72:197.79:051.19:420.46:596:59Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:116.52:527.79:391.410:240.37:006:57Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:026.23:297.710:171.611:120.37:016:56Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:015.94:147.611:031.87:026:54Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:115.85:097.412:080.312:022.07:036:53First Quarter30Tue
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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