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 6h 29m 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 (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:418.11:497.48:140.18:271.16:397:36New Moon1Thu
2Fri1:247.82:207.48:490.39:071.06:407:35New Moon2Fri
3Sat2:067.42:507.39:230.59:471.06:417:33Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:487.03:197.39:560.810:270.96:417:32Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:326.53:507.210:301.111:110.96:427:30Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:216.14:257.211:071.46:437:29Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:195.75:057.112:010.911:50 AM1.76:447:27First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:325.45:547.012:580.912:451.96:457:26First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:575.36:517.02:040.91:582.16:467:24First Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:145.57:537.13:100.83:142.16:467:23First Quarter10Sat
11Sun10:095.98:537.34:090.64:162.06:477:21Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:516.29:487.64:590.45:061.86:487:20Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:276.610:407.95:430.25:501.66:497:18Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:016.96:230.06:321.36:507:17Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:357.37:020.07:141.06:517:15Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:198.21:097.77:410.07:580.76:517:14Full Moon16Fri
17Sat1:098.21:458.08:210.28:440.46:527:12Full Moon17Sat
18Sun2:017.92:228.39:020.49:330.26:537:11Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:567.63:038.49:450.710:260.16:547:09Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:567.13:478.410:321.011:240.16:557:07Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:036.64:388.311:251.46:567:06Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:186.35:368.012:290.112:311.76:567:04Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:406.36:437.81:410.21:501.96:577:03Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:556.57:547.62:550.23:121.86:587:01Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:566.89:037.64:030.24:221.76:597:00Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:457.110:057.65:000.15:201.47:006:58Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:277.311:007.65:490.26:101.27:016:57Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:037.56:310.26:541.07:016:55Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:367.57:080.47:330.87:026:54New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:347.31:057.57:430.68:100.67:036:52New Moon30Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 77% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (77% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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