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 39m at 6:32 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:265.86:167.31:130.31:202.17:046:51First Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:346.17:307.32:230.22:451.97:056:50First Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:306.58:437.43:290.23:581.77:056:48Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:167.09:517.64:280.14:581.37:066:47Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:577.510:537.85:200.15:510.87:076:45Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:368.011:517.86:080.26:410.47:086:44Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:158.36:520.37:290.17:096:42Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:477.812:538.67:360.58:16-0.17:106:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:417.61:318.78:200.89:03-0.37:116:39Full Moon9Thu
10Fri2:367.32:118.69:041.19:50-0.37:126:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:327.02:528.39:511.410:39-0.27:136:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:306.63:357.910:421.711:310.07:136:35Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:336.44:247.411:421.97:146:34Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:416.25:196.912:290.212:542.07:156:32Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:496.26:246.51:320.42:132.07:166:31Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:486.47:356.32:370.53:251.97:176:30Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:356.68:436.23:360.64:231.67:186:28Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:126.89:446.34:270.65:111.37:196:27Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:437.010:376.45:100.75:521.07:206:26Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:117.211:256.55:480.86:290.87:216:24Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:387.56:220.97:030.57:226:23Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:116.512:067.76:551.07:360.37:236:22New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:556.612:357.97:271.28:090.17:246:20New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:396.61:068.08:001.48:44-0.17:256:19New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:246.51:398.18:351.59:22-0.27:266:18New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:126.42:158.19:141.710:05-0.27:276:17Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:036.32:577.99:581.810:52-0.27:286:16Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:596.23:457.710:502.011:45-0.27:296:14Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:006.24:447.311:572.07:306:13First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:036.45:556.912:450.01:192.07:316:12First Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:026.77:146.71:500.12:441.77:326:11First Quarter31Fri
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 9:33 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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