Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:50 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 47m at 9:26 pm (8.0 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 - Nov 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:376.31:427.78:481.69:300.07:346:09New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:206.22:137.59:231.810:050.07:356:08Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:056.12:477.310:002.010:440.17:366:07Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:546.03:277.110:452.111:290.17:376:06Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:486.04:156.711:412.27:386:05Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:456.04:136.412:200.211:55 AM2.26:395:04First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:416.25:246.212:170.31:162.16:405:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:306.66:416.11:180.42:251.76:415:03First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:137.07:566.22:160.43:211.36:425:02Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:527.59:056.43:100.54:100.86:435:01Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:308.010:076.74:000.64:560.36:445:00Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:088.511:076.94:480.75:42-0.16:454:59Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:488.95:340.96:28-0.56:464:58Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:047.111:29 AM9.26:211.17:16-0.86:474:58Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:007.212:139.37:091.38:04-0.96:484:57Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:567.212:599.18:001.58:54-0.96:494:56Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:537.11:488.78:561.79:46-0.76:504:56Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:517.02:418.19:581.810:42-0.56:514:55Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:527.03:417.411:111.911:40-0.26:524:55Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:527.04:486.712:321.86:534:54Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:507.26:046.112:420.11:511.66:554:53Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:437.47:235.81:440.42:591.36:564:53Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:287.68:385.82:410.63:551.06:574:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:067.79:425.83:320.94:430.66:584:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:407.810:376.04:181.15:240.46:594:52Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:117.911:266.14:591.36:010.27:004:51Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:408.05:371.56:340.07:014:51New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:106.211:10 AM8.06:131.67:06-0.17:024:51New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:526.211:40 AM8.06:481.87:38-0.27:024:51New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:316.312:117.97:231.98:10-0.27:034:50New Moon30Wed
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 1:38 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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