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 4h 05m 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 - May 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:165.911:407.06:300.86:170.66:127:58Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:046.07:040.56:500.76:117:58Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:067.312:516.17:370.27:230.96:107:59New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:337.51:386.18:090.07:561.26:098:00New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:017.72:256.18:44-0.38:311.46:088:01New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:327.93:166.19:22-0.59:091.66:078:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:077.94:096.010:04-0.69:521.86:068:03Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:467.85:085.910:51-0.610:432.06:058:04Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:327.66:115.911:43-0.611:482.16:048:05Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:277.37:156.112:43-0.56:038:06First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:346.88:146.41:102.11:47-0.36:028:06First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:526.59:046.72:361.82:52-0.26:018:07First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:146.39:487.23:511.43:52-0.16:008:08Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:316.210:287.74:521.04:450.15:598:09Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:416.311:068.15:460.55:340.45:598:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:456.311:438.36:350.06:200.65:588:11Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:456.47:21-0.47:040.95:578:12Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:198.51:416.48:05-0.67:491.25:568:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:558.52:366.48:48-0.78:331.55:558:13Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:318.33:296.39:30-0.79:201.85:558:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:088.04:226.210:13-0.710:092.05:548:15Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:477.65:166.110:57-0.511:052.15:538:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:287.16:126.111:43-0.35:538:17Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:156.67:066.112:112.212:33-0.15:528:17Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:116.07:576.21:262.11:270.15:528:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:175.68:396.32:401.92:220.35:518:19Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:315.39:156.63:441.73:140.55:518:20Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:465.19:466.94:371.34:020.65:508:20Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:555.210:167.25:211.04:450.85:508:21Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:565.310:467.56:000.65:251.05:498:22Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:525.511:167.96:360.26:041.25:498:22Waning Crescent31Fri
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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