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 5h 11m 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 - Feb 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:387.33:196.610:281.210:360.47:115:32Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:207.54:285.911:321.011:250.87:105:34First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:077.75:545.412:440.87:095:35First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:007.97:305.312:221.22:010.57:085:36First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:588.18:575.61:311.53:110.27:075:37First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:578.410:046.12:431.74:13-0.17:065:38Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:558.710:586.53:521.75:07-0.47:055:39Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:508.811:446.94:521.75:55-0.67:045:40Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:428.95:471.56:39-0.77:035:41Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:267.111:31 AM8.76:381.47:21-0.67:025:42Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:067.312:188.47:261.38:01-0.57:015:43Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:437.31:048.08:131.28:39-0.27:005:44Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:197.31:497.48:591.19:160.16:595:46Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:547.32:356.89:471.19:530.46:575:47Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:287.23:266.110:371.010:320.86:565:48Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:057.14:265.511:331.011:151.26:555:49Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:447.05:425.012:361.06:545:50Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:306.97:194.912:081.61:450.96:535:51Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:236.98:485.11:161.82:500.76:515:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:197.09:485.52:302.03:470.56:505:53Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:147.210:315.83:342.04:340.36:495:54Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:047.511:066.14:261.95:150.16:485:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:517.711:376.35:091.85:51-0.16:465:56Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:357.95:481.66:26-0.26:455:57New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:086.611:18 AM8.06:261.47:00-0.36:445:58New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:386.912:028.07:041.27:35-0.36:425:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:107.112:467.87:441.08:10-0.26:416:00New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:427.41:347.58:280.88:480.16:406:01Waxing Crescent28Tue
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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