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 1h 39m 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 - Mar 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:357.310:506.33:582.04:530.06:396:02Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:267.411:266.44:521.85:350.06:386:03Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:127.511:576.55:361.76:11-0.16:366:04Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:537.56:141.66:44-0.16:356:05New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:246.511:31 AM7.56:491.47:130.06:336:05New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:496.612:097.37:211.37:420.16:326:06New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:136.712:467.17:531.18:090.26:306:07New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:376.81:256.88:271.08:380.46:296:08Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:037.02:066.49:030.89:080.76:286:09Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:317.13:536.010:430.710:411.07:267:10Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:027.14:515.511:300.611:191.37:257:11Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:397.26:075.212:250.57:237:12First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:257.27:415.112:061.71:320.47:227:13First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:227.29:115.31:121.92:450.27:207:14First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:317.310:165.82:372.13:560.07:197:15First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:427.611:046.23:572.04:57-0.37:177:16Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:487.911:456.65:021.75:51-0.57:167:17Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:498.25:581.46:39-0.67:147:18Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:237.011:46 AM8.36:501.07:24-0.67:137:19Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:007.412:418.37:390.78:06-0.47:117:20Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:367.71:358.08:280.38:48-0.17:107:20Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:137.92:307.59:180.19:290.37:087:21Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:508.03:266.910:080.010:120.77:077:22Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:288.04:276.311:000.010:581.17:057:23Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:087.75:365.811:560.011:501.57:047:24Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:537.46:585.612:580.17:027:25Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:457.08:265.612:571.92:060.27:017:26Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:476.79:395.82:212.03:160.26:597:27Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:576.510:316.13:422.04:190.26:587:28Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:036.511:116.34:461.85:110.26:567:29Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:016.611:436.45:361.65:550.16:557:30Waning Crescent31Sun
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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