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 4h 59m 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 - Aug 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:066.97:18-0.57:061.66:138:16New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:039.01:497.18:01-0.57:561.66:148:15New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:498.72:287.28:41-0.48:441.56:158:14New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:348.43:057.29:19-0.29:301.46:158:13Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:187.93:417.29:570.010:171.46:168:12Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:027.34:157.210:330.311:061.46:178:10Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:486.74:507.211:110.611:591.36:188:09Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:396.15:287.211:501.06:198:08First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:405.56:097.212:581.312:351.36:208:07First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:585.16:557.22:031.21:291.66:208:06First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:305.17:457.43:091.02:321.86:218:05First Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:515.38:377.54:080.83:382.06:228:04First Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:505.69:287.84:590.64:362.06:238:02Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:346.010:158.15:440.35:251.96:248:01Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:126.36:230.16:091.86:258:00Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:466.67:01-0.16:511.76:267:59Full Moon16Tue
17Wed1:206.87:37-0.27:321.56:267:57Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:318.51:547.18:14-0.38:151.36:277:56Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:178.52:297.48:51-0.29:011.16:287:55Full Moon19Fri
20Sat2:058.23:067.79:30-0.19:501.06:297:53Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:567.83:457.910:110.210:440.86:307:52Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:537.24:278.110:550.511:440.76:317:51Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:586.65:148.211:440.96:317:49Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:156.16:088.212:520.612:421.36:327:48Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:425.87:098.22:070.51:511.66:337:46Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:076.08:138.33:210.33:071.86:347:45Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat10:176.39:158.44:280.14:181.86:357:44Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:126.710:148.55:260.05:201.76:367:42Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:587.011:078.56:15-0.16:141.56:367:41Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:397.26:59-0.17:021.46:377:39New Moon30Tue
31Wed1:157.37:38-0.17:461.26:387:38New Moon31Wed
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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