Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:32 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 16m at 10:03 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - May 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:055.96:590.46:440.96:137:58Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:506.07:320.17:171.16:117:58Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:247.51:336.08:05-0.17:501.36:107:59Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:547.62:176.08:37-0.28:241.46:098:00Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:267.73:016.09:12-0.49:011.66:088:01Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:007.73:486.09:50-0.49:421.76:078:02Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:387.64:396.010:33-0.510:291.86:068:03Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:217.45:336.011:20-0.411:261.96:058:04Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:127.06:316.112:13-0.36:048:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:136.77:286.312:381.91:12-0.26:038:06Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:276.38:216.72:001.72:13-0.16:028:06Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:476.09:097.13:171.43:140.16:018:07Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:076.09:537.64:220.94:110.36:008:08Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:196.110:358.15:190.45:050.55:598:09Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:256.311:168.56:100.05:550.75:598:10Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:256.56:58-0.46:430.95:588:11New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:226.67:44-0.77:311.15:578:12New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:388.72:166.68:30-0.88:201.35:568:12New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:198.63:086.69:15-0.89:091.55:558:13New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:018.34:006.69:59-0.810:021.75:558:14Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:447.84:526.510:45-0.610:581.85:548:15Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:297.35:456.411:32-0.45:538:16Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:186.76:386.412:021.812:21-0.15:538:17First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:146.07:296.41:141.81:130.25:528:17First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:195.58:156.52:261.72:070.45:528:18First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:335.18:566.73:311.43:010.65:518:19First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:495.09:327.04:271.13:510.85:518:20First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:595.110:057.35:140.84:371.05:508:20Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:595.210:377.55:550.55:201.25:508:21Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:525.511:107.86:320.26:001.45:498:22Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:405.77:07-0.16:381.55:498:22Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:17 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 85% 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 (85% 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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