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 6h 52m 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 - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:466.212:078.17:212.18:16-0.47:044:50Full Moon1Tue
2Wed2:306.212:428.07:582.28:53-0.47:054:50Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:156.21:197.88:392.39:33-0.47:064:50Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:026.22:027.59:272.310:19-0.37:074:50Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:526.22:527.210:272.311:08-0.27:084:50Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:416.43:546.711:422.27:094:50Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:286.75:096.212:030.01:042.07:104:50Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:127.16:355.91:000.22:171.57:104:50Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:537.68:015.81:570.43:191.07:114:50Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:338.29:205.92:520.74:130.47:124:50Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:128.710:306.23:451.05:03-0.27:134:50Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:539.111:336.54:361.35:51-0.67:144:50Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:349.45:261.66:38-0.97:144:51New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:316.711:18 AM9.56:161.87:25-1.17:154:51New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:256.912:039.47:071.98:12-1.17:164:51New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:186.912:499.08:002.08:59-0.97:164:52Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:096.91:378.58:562.19:47-0.77:174:52Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:596.92:277.89:572.110:35-0.47:174:52Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:506.83:207.011:062.111:24-0.17:184:53Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:396.84:216.212:211.97:194:53First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:276.95:345.612:160.31:361.77:194:54First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:107.16:585.11:080.62:441.47:194:54First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:487.38:245.02:011.03:401.07:204:55First Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:237.59:385.22:521.34:270.77:204:55Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:567.710:395.53:401.55:080.47:214:56Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:288.011:305.84:251.85:450.17:214:57Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:018.15:081.96:19-0.17:214:57Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:156.010:36 AM8.35:472.16:52-0.37:224:58Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:556.211:11 AM8.46:262.17:25-0.47:224:59Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:346.311:49 AM8.47:042.28:00-0.57:224:59Full Moon30Wed
31Thu2:126.412:278.37:442.28:38-0.67:225:00Full Moon31Thu
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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