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 3h 32m 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 - Sep 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:068.21:387.07:56-0.17:591.56:397:36Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:488.02:077.08:290.08:371.46:407:35Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:287.72:347.09:010.29:141.36:417:33Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:087.32:597.09:310.59:521.26:417:32Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:496.93:247.110:010.710:311.16:427:30Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:336.43:517.110:321.111:141.06:437:29Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:235.94:227.111:061.46:447:27Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:265.55:007.112:031.011:45 AM1.86:457:26Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:505.25:477.11:010.912:372.16:467:24Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:295.36:447.12:090.81:512.36:467:23Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:485.67:487.33:180.63:142.36:477:21Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:396.08:517.64:190.44:192.26:487:20Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:176.39:497.95:110.15:112.06:497:18Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:526.610:448.35:57-0.15:581.76:507:17Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:256.96:39-0.36:421.46:517:15Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:577.37:19-0.37:271.16:517:14New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:288.51:317.67:59-0.28:140.76:527:12New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:228.42:058.08:390.09:030.46:537:10New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:178.02:428.39:200.49:550.26:547:09Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:157.43:218.410:030.810:510.16:557:07Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:206.84:058.410:491.311:520.06:567:06Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:346.34:558.211:431.76:567:04First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:006.15:548.01:010.112:542.06:577:03First Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:286.27:027.72:150.12:212.26:587:01First Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:406.58:147.63:280.13:442.16:597:00First Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:346.89:217.54:320.14:501.97:006:58Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:177.010:207.55:260.05:441.67:016:57Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:547.111:117.56:110.16:291.47:026:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:257.26:490.27:081.27:026:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:527.27:230.37:451.07:036:52Full Moon30Wed
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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