Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 3:11 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 8:56 am (4.9 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 - Feb 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:478.111:576.44:592.06:02-0.27:115:32Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:288.15:461.96:38-0.37:105:33New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:336.511:07 AM8.16:271.97:12-0.37:095:34New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:066.511:44 AM8.07:051.87:43-0.37:085:35New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:346.512:207.87:401.88:13-0.27:075:36New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:016.512:567.58:151.78:43-0.17:075:37New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:286.61:327.28:511.69:120.17:065:39Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:556.72:116.79:301.59:430.37:055:40Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:256.82:556.210:141.410:170.67:045:41Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:576.93:505.611:061.310:551.07:025:42Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:357.05:045.112:071.17:015:43First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:187.26:424.91:160.97:005:44First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:097.48:235.112:391.72:270.56:595:45First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:067.79:375.51:511.93:300.26:585:46Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:058.110:326.03:032.04:26-0.26:575:47Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:038.511:176.44:071.95:17-0.66:565:48Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:598.911:586.85:041.86:04-0.86:555:49Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:539.15:571.56:50-0.96:535:50Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:377.111:46 AM9.16:481.37:34-0.96:525:51Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:167.412:388.87:391.08:17-0.76:515:52Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:557.61:328.38:320.88:59-0.36:505:53Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:347.82:277.59:270.79:420.16:485:54Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:157.93:286.710:250.610:280.66:475:56Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:587.84:395.911:290.511:181.16:465:57Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:457.76:055.412:390.56:445:58Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:377.57:435.412:201.51:530.46:435:59Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:367.49:065.71:351.83:030.36:426:00Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:377.310:056.02:532.04:030.26:406:01Waning Crescent28Thu
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 12:03 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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