Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 05m at 4:04 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:177.62:267.09:150.69:270.46:386:02Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:557.73:256.410:080.510:110.86:376:03Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:377.84:355.911:090.411:031.26:356:04First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:277.86:015.512:180.36:346:05First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:257.77:325.612:061.51:350.26:336:06First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:317.78:505.91:251.82:490.06:316:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:407.89:496.32:461.83:54-0.16:306:08Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:457.910:376.73:561.64:49-0.36:286:09Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:448.011:187.04:541.45:36-0.36:276:10Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:378.011:567.25:451.26:18-0.36:256:11Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:267.96:311.06:57-0.26:246:12Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:307.31:127.68:140.88:330.07:227:13Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:037.31:567.28:550.79:080.37:217:14Full Moon13Mon
14Tue2:337.32:406.89:350.69:420.57:197:14Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:027.23:256.410:150.510:170.97:187:15Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:327.14:135.910:570.510:531.27:167:16Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:047.05:085.511:430.511:341.57:157:17Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:416.86:185.112:350.67:137:18Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:256.67:435.012:251.81:370.67:127:19Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:216.59:065.21:372.02:450.67:107:20Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:266.410:045.53:012.03:490.47:097:21Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:316.510:455.84:101.94:430.37:077:22Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:316.811:196.25:031.75:290.17:067:23Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:257.011:506.55:471.56:090.07:047:24Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:157.36:261.26:47-0.17:037:25Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:216.912:047.47:050.97:240.07:017:25New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:527.212:527.57:450.58:020.17:007:26New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:257.51:427.48:270.28:400.36:587:27New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:597.82:357.19:120.09:210.56:577:28Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:368.03:316.810:00-0.210:040.96:557:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:168.14:336.410:52-0.310:531.26:547:30Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 6:45 pm — 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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