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 6h 29m at 5:01 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:25 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Mar 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:167.311:36 AM8.66:391.17:16-0.66:396:02Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:547.512:278.37:280.87:57-0.46:376:03Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:307.61:177.88:170.78:37-0.16:366:04Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:077.72:087.29:050.69:170.36:346:05Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:437.63:016.59:550.59:580.76:336:06Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:207.54:015.910:490.510:421.26:326:07Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:007.25:145.411:470.611:351.66:306:08Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:457.06:445.212:530.66:296:09Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:376.88:155.312:441.92:030.56:276:10Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:386.79:215.62:042.03:070.46:266:11Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:406.711:075.94:142.05:020.37:247:11Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:376.911:426.15:111.95:470.27:237:12Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:277.15:561.76:260.17:217:13Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:126.311:13 AM7.26:351.57:010.07:207:14Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:396.511:55 AM7.37:111.37:330.07:187:15New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:056.712:367.37:441.18:030.07:177:16New Moon16Fri
17Sat1:326.91:187.38:180.98:340.17:157:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun2:007.12:017.18:540.79:070.37:147:18New Moon18Sun
19Mon2:297.32:476.89:330.59:410.67:127:19Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:017.53:386.410:160.310:190.97:117:20Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:367.64:386.011:050.211:021.27:097:21Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:167.65:505.612:020.17:087:22Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:057.57:165.51:080.17:067:23First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:067.48:415.61:021.82:220.07:057:23First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:177.39:496.02:281.93:35-0.17:037:24First Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:317.410:416.53:501.84:40-0.27:027:25Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:417.511:256.94:581.55:35-0.37:007:26Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:437.75:541.26:23-0.36:597:27Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:047.211:40 AM7.76:450.87:07-0.26:577:28Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:407.512:337.67:320.57:480.06:567:29Full Moon30Fri
31Sat1:157.71:247.38:170.38:270.26:547:30Full Moon31Sat
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 7:43 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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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