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 3h 13m 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 - Oct 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:477.23:248.610:151.211:07-0.17:036:52Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:516.84:148.211:111.57:046:50Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:026.55:107.812:080.012:171.87:056:49Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:186.46:147.31:160.21:361.97:066:47Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:306.57:257.02:270.32:571.97:076:46Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:306.78:356.93:330.44:061.77:086:44Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:187.09:396.94:310.45:021.47:096:43Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:577.110:346.95:190.55:491.27:106:41Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:307.211:226.96:000.56:301.07:116:40Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:597.36:350.67:060.87:116:38Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:066.912:257.47:080.87:400.67:126:37New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:486.812:507.57:391.08:120.57:136:36New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:286.71:167.68:091.18:440.37:146:34New Moon13Tue
14Wed2:096.51:447.68:391.39:170.37:156:33New Moon14Wed
15Thu2:516.42:147.69:111.59:520.27:166:31Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:366.22:477.59:461.710:320.27:176:30Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:266.03:257.310:261.911:170.27:186:29Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:235.94:117.111:152.07:196:27Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:275.95:076.912:110.212:212.17:206:26First Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:336.06:166.71:120.31:432.17:216:25First Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:316.37:336.72:170.33:031.97:226:23First Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:196.88:476.83:200.34:081.57:236:22Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:027.39:557.04:170.35:021.07:246:21Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:427.810:587.35:080.35:520.57:256:20Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:208.311:577.45:560.46:400.17:266:18Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:598.76:420.67:28-0.37:276:17Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:557.412:409.07:280.88:15-0.57:286:16Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:517.41:219.08:141.19:04-0.67:296:15Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:477.22:048.99:031.39:53-0.67:306:14Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:447.02:508.59:541.610:44-0.57:316:12Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:446.83:398.010:531.811:39-0.37:326:11Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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