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 : 4:04 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 10:25 am (5.0 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 - Jul 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:205.48:137.62:561.22:250.85:518:33First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:465.28:577.84:010.93:211.15:518:33First Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:065.29:377.94:570.64:151.45:528:33Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:135.410:158.05:450.45:051.65:528:33Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:075.76:270.15:521.85:538:32Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:535.97:040.06:341.95:548:32Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:336.17:39-0.27:142.05:548:32Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:028.22:096.28:12-0.27:522.05:558:32Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:388.12:436.38:44-0.38:302.05:558:31Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:158.03:176.49:16-0.39:082.05:568:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:527.93:506.59:49-0.39:491.95:578:30Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:317.64:256.710:24-0.210:351.95:578:30Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:137.25:026.911:02-0.111:281.85:588:30Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:026.75:417.111:430.15:598:29Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:006.16:237.412:301.612:280.45:598:29Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:155.67:097.71:391.41:190.86:008:28Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:445.37:578.12:491.02:171.16:018:28Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:145.48:478.53:550.63:191.46:018:27Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:325.79:398.94:540.14:211.66:028:26Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:376.110:319.35:49-0.35:211.76:038:26Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:326.66:39-0.66:181.76:048:25Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:216.97:28-0.87:141.76:058:24New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:149.52:087.28:15-0.98:081.66:058:24New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:059.32:527.39:01-0.89:021.56:068:23New Moon24Mon
25Tue1:558.93:357.59:46-0.69:571.56:078:22Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:468.34:187.510:29-0.310:551.46:088:21Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:387.55:017.511:130.011:561.36:098:20Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:346.75:457.511:590.46:098:20First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:386.06:307.51:021.312:480.86:108:19First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:555.47:177.52:111.11:421.26:118:18First Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:255.28:047.63:181.02:421.66:128:17First Quarter31Mon
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 1:14 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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