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 38m at 5:50 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:37 am (5.3 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 - Jul 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:326.010:389.15:54-0.35:231.45:518:33Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:306.46:44-0.66:191.65:518:33New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:236.77:31-0.87:131.65:528:33New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:149.22:126.98:17-0.88:061.75:538:32New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:019.02:587.09:01-0.88:591.75:538:32New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:478.63:427.19:45-0.79:521.75:548:32Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:348.14:257.110:27-0.410:481.75:548:32Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:217.45:077.111:09-0.211:461.65:558:31Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:116.75:497.111:520.25:558:31Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:066.06:327.112:501.612:370.55:568:31First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:125.47:147.21:571.41:250.95:578:30First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:335.07:577.33:031.22:181.25:578:30First Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:014.98:407.54:031.03:151.55:588:29First Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:185.19:227.74:550.74:101.75:598:29Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:185.410:048.05:400.45:011.85:598:29Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:065.76:200.25:471.96:008:28Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:476.06:570.06:301.96:018:27Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:256.27:32-0.27:111.96:028:27Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:058.42:016.58:07-0.47:511.96:028:26Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:458.52:366.78:42-0.58:331.86:038:26Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:278.43:126.99:19-0.59:191.76:048:25Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:128.13:497.19:57-0.410:081.66:058:24Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:597.74:287.410:37-0.211:031.46:058:23Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:527.25:097.611:200.16:068:23Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:556.55:557.812:061.312:080.46:078:22Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:105.96:448.11:161.11:010.86:088:21Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:385.67:388.42:310.82:021.26:098:20Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:075.68:348.63:420.43:081.56:108:19Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:255.99:298.94:460.14:151.76:108:18Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:276.310:239.05:42-0.25:171.76:118:18Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:206.76:32-0.46:141.76:128:17Waning Crescent31Sun
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 8:43 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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