Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 49m at 8:07 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - May 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:056.49:326.32:552.03:15-0.26:127:58First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:246.410:116.84:031.64:12-0.16:117:59Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:386.510:477.35:001.15:030.06:098:00Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:476.611:227.85:510.65:510.16:088:01Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:506.711:588.36:400.06:360.46:078:02Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:516.87:28-0.47:200.76:068:03Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:348.61:506.78:15-0.88:051.16:058:04Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:138.82:496.69:03-0.98:521.46:048:05Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:538.73:496.59:52-1.09:421.76:038:05Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:368.44:516.310:42-0.910:391.96:028:06Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:227.95:556.211:35-0.711:462.16:018:07Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:137.37:016.212:32-0.46:018:08Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:136.68:026.31:072.11:33-0.26:008:09Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:216.08:546.52:302.02:340.15:598:10Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:375.69:376.63:411.73:300.25:588:11Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:525.410:116.84:401.44:200.45:578:11Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:595.410:407.05:281.05:030.65:568:12Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:585.511:057.26:090.75:420.85:568:13Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:515.511:307.46:460.46:171.15:558:14Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:405.67:200.16:511.35:548:15New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:275.77:52-0.17:241.55:548:16New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:247.82:135.88:23-0.37:581.75:538:16New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:537.92:595.98:56-0.48:341.95:528:17New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:257.93:455.99:32-0.59:132.05:528:18Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:017.84:345.910:12-0.69:572.25:518:19Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:417.65:266.010:56-0.610:502.25:518:19Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:277.46:196.011:45-0.511:572.25:508:20Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:227.07:126.212:39-0.45:508:21First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:286.58:006.61:172.11:37-0.25:498:22First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:466.18:437.02:371.82:350.05:498:22First Quarter30Sat
31Sun8:105.89:247.53:471.33:310.25:498:23First Quarter31Sun
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 12:06 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (59% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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