Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 24m at 4:57 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:088.92:397.38:53-0.68:581.36:128:16Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:588.73:187.69:36-0.59:511.26:138:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:518.24:007.910:19-0.210:491.06:148:14Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:497.54:448.111:050.111:530.96:158:13Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:536.85:328.211:540.66:168:12Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:086.16:248.31:040.812:491.06:168:11Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:355.77:218.42:200.61:531.46:178:10Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:035.78:208.43:330.43:041.66:188:09Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:186.09:188.54:380.24:131.86:198:08Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:176.410:128.55:340.05:141.86:208:07Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:066.76:22-0.16:081.76:218:06Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:486.87:04-0.16:551.76:218:04New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:256.97:42-0.17:381.66:228:03New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:278.21:587.08:160.08:181.56:238:02New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:077.92:287.08:480.18:571.46:248:01New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:457.62:577.09:190.29:351.46:258:00Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:237.23:257.19:500.410:141.36:267:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:036.83:547.110:210.710:561.26:277:57Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:466.34:267.210:541.011:431.26:277:56Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:375.85:037.211:311.36:287:54First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:405.45:477.212:381.112:141.56:297:53First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:015.26:377.31:411.01:091.86:307:52First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:305.27:347.52:490.92:192.06:317:50First Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:455.58:327.83:510.63:302.06:327:49Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:405.99:298.14:460.34:321.96:327:48Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:246.310:238.45:340.05:261.86:337:46Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:046.76:19-0.26:151.56:347:45Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:427.17:02-0.37:041.26:357:43Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:088.81:197.57:44-0.37:531.06:367:42Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:008.81:587.98:26-0.28:430.76:377:40Full Moon30Sun
31Mon1:538.52:378.29:090.09:350.56:377:39Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 7:30 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 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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