Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 2:18 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:536.66:56-0.56:342.06:138:16Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:376.87:40-0.57:242.06:148:15Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:148.82:166.98:20-0.58:111.96:158:14Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:578.62:536.98:58-0.48:561.86:158:13Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:398.23:266.99:34-0.39:391.76:168:11Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:207.73:576.910:090.010:241.76:178:10Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:027.24:276.910:430.211:111.66:188:09Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:466.64:586.911:170.66:198:08Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:366.05:317.012:031.511:54 AM0.96:208:07Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:405.46:087.11:021.412:341.36:208:06Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:055.06:517.22:081.21:241.76:218:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:465.07:397.43:131.02:262.06:228:03Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:135.38:317.74:130.73:332.26:238:02Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:125.79:238.05:040.44:342.26:248:01Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:566.010:138.35:500.15:262.26:258:00Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:346.36:32-0.26:132.16:267:59Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:096.67:12-0.46:571.96:267:57New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:446.87:52-0.57:421.76:277:56New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:378.92:187.18:31-0.68:291.56:287:55New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:268.82:537.49:11-0.49:181.26:297:53Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:188.43:307.79:51-0.210:121.06:307:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:137.84:087.910:320.211:100.86:317:51Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:147.14:508.111:160.66:317:49Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:266.35:378.212:150.712:061.16:327:48First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:525.86:308.31:270.51:041.66:337:46First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:285.77:308.32:430.32:171.96:347:45First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:546.08:338.33:550.13:352.16:357:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:586.49:348.44:580.04:462.16:367:42Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:476.710:308.45:52-0.25:441.96:367:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:296.96:39-0.26:351.86:377:39Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:067.07:19-0.27:191.66:387:38Full Moon31Mon
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 5:12 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 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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