Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 3:11 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:47 pm (7.9 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 - Oct 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:435.85:327.612:330.212:312.07:046:51Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:046.06:417.51:430.21:532.17:056:50Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:136.37:567.62:560.13:172.07:056:48Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu10:076.79:077.74:030.04:261.77:066:47Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:517.110:127.95:00-0.15:241.47:076:45Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:317.511:128.05:51-0.16:151.07:086:44Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:097.96:360.07:030.67:096:42New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:087.912:458.17:190.27:500.37:106:41New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:017.81:218.28:000.48:350.17:116:39New Moon9Tue
10Wed1:547.51:568.28:410.89:200.07:126:38New Moon10Wed
11Thu2:487.12:318.19:231.110:060.07:136:37Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:436.73:077.910:061.510:530.17:136:35Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:426.43:467.510:541.811:440.27:146:34Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:486.14:307.111:522.17:156:32First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:026.05:246.712:400.31:082.27:166:31First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:156.16:286.41:440.42:312.27:176:30First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:146.27:396.32:490.53:412.17:186:28First Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:576.58:466.33:480.54:361.87:196:27First Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:316.79:456.44:380.55:211.57:206:26Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:006.910:376.65:200.56:001.27:216:24Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:277.111:246.75:580.56:351.07:226:23Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:537.46:320.67:080.77:236:22Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:106.812:217.77:040.77:410.47:246:20Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:566.812:497.97:380.98:160.17:256:19Full Moon24Wed
25Thu1:436.81:208.18:121.18:54-0.17:266:18Full Moon25Thu
26Fri2:336.71:538.28:491.49:35-0.27:276:17Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:256.62:318.29:301.610:22-0.37:286:16Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:246.43:148.110:171.911:14-0.37:296:14Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:286.34:057.811:142.07:306:13Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:376.35:087.412:13-0.212:282.27:316:12Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:456.56:227.11:19-0.11:562.17:326:11Third Quarter31Wed
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 5:59 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 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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