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 14m at 4:05 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:455.87:11-0.16:431.45:488:23New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:356.07:47-0.47:231.65:488:24New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:238.42:246.28:25-0.68:041.85:488:24New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:018.53:146.39:06-0.88:501.95:478:25New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:438.54:056.49:50-0.99:402.05:478:26Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:288.34:566.410:38-0.910:372.05:478:26Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:198.05:496.511:29-0.811:452.05:478:27Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:177.46:426.712:24-0.65:478:27First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:246.87:347.11:041.91:21-0.35:478:28First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:426.28:227.42:251.62:190.05:468:28First Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:065.89:077.93:391.13:170.45:468:29First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:305.69:508.34:420.64:110.75:468:29Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:455.710:308.65:360.25:031.05:468:30Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:525.911:108.76:26-0.25:531.35:468:30Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:516.17:11-0.56:411.65:468:31Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:456.37:53-0.67:281.85:468:31Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:268.62:346.48:33-0.78:141.95:478:31Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:048.43:216.49:13-0.79:012.05:478:32Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:418.14:056.49:52-0.69:482.15:478:32Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:207.74:476.410:31-0.510:382.15:478:32Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:007.35:296.311:11-0.311:332.15:478:32Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:436.86:096.311:52-0.15:478:32Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:326.26:496.412:362.112:360.25:488:33Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:305.67:286.61:451.91:210.55:488:33Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:415.28:066.92:521.72:100.75:488:33Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:044.98:437.23:511.32:591.05:498:33Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:274.99:197.64:411.03:481.35:498:33Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:405.19:568.05:250.64:371.55:498:33Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:425.510:348.46:050.25:241.75:508:33Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:365.86:45-0.26:101.85:508:33Waning Crescent30Sun
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 6:30 am — 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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