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 2h 47m 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 - Apr 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:516.76:181.46:320.26:537:30Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:106.511:36 AM6.76:551.17:050.26:527:31Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:346.712:186.77:280.97:350.36:507:32New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:586.812:596.78:000.78:040.56:497:33New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:227.01:406.58:320.58:330.66:477:34New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:477.22:236.39:040.39:030.96:467:35New Moon6Sat
7Sun2:147.33:106.19:400.19:361.16:447:36Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:447.44:025.810:200.010:121.46:437:37Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:177.45:035.611:06-0.110:551.76:417:38Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:577.36:155.412:00-0.16:407:39Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:477.27:355.51:03-0.16:387:39First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:517.08:485.81:072.12:14-0.16:377:40First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:076.99:436.22:372.03:24-0.26:367:41First Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:256.910:286.63:561.84:26-0.36:347:42Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:387.111:087.14:591.45:20-0.36:337:43Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:437.211:457.55:530.96:08-0.26:317:44Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:437.36:430.56:520.06:307:45Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:217.812:417.27:300.07:350.26:297:46Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:568.11:367.08:17-0.38:170.66:277:47Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:328.22:326.89:03-0.59:000.96:267:48Full Moon20Sat
21Sun2:088.23:286.59:49-0.59:441.36:257:48Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:448.04:276.210:35-0.510:311.66:237:49Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:237.65:315.911:25-0.411:271.96:227:50Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:067.16:415.812:18-0.26:217:51Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:566.67:535.812:382.11:180.06:207:52Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:576.28:556.02:022.12:220.26:187:53Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:085.89:426.13:192.03:230.26:177:54Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:215.710:196.34:211.74:170.36:167:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:275.710:486.55:111.45:020.46:157:56Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:255.811:156.85:531.15:420.56:147:57Waning Crescent30Tue
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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