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 7h 54m 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 - Apr 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:497.72:147.09:000.19:050.56:537:31Full Moon1Sun
2Mon2:227.73:046.69:430.09:440.96:517:32Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:547.63:566.210:270.010:241.26:507:32Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:277.34:545.811:120.111:081.66:487:33Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:037.05:595.512:010.26:477:34Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:456.77:175.412:021.912:570.36:457:35Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:376.48:355.41:142.02:010.46:447:36Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:416.19:355.72:392.13:070.46:427:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:516.010:175.93:511.94:060.36:417:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:586.110:506.24:471.74:550.36:407:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:566.311:196.45:321.55:370.26:387:40Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:486.411:476.76:111.26:140.26:377:41Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:366.66:460.96:490.36:357:41Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:147.012:236.77:210.67:230.46:347:42New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:437.31:116.77:560.27:580.66:337:43New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:137.62:006.68:340.08:350.86:317:44New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:457.82:516.59:15-0.39:141.16:307:45New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:208.03:476.310:00-0.49:561.36:287:46Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:008.04:486.110:50-0.510:461.66:277:47Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:457.85:575.911:45-0.511:471.86:267:48Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:397.57:115.912:49-0.46:247:49First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:457.18:206.21:061.91:58-0.36:237:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:016.89:196.52:351.83:08-0.26:227:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:206.610:086.93:531.64:10-0.16:217:51Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:336.610:507.34:571.25:050.06:197:52Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:396.611:287.65:510.85:530.16:187:53Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:396.66:390.46:360.36:177:54Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:037.812:336.67:230.17:170.66:167:55Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:367.91:256.58:04-0.27:560.96:157:56Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:087.92:156.48:44-0.38:351.16:137:57Full Moon30Mon
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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