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 : 2:18 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 7:23 am (5.2 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 - Mar 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:587.41:487.58:450.79:020.16:386:02Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:327.72:456.89:370.59:410.56:376:03Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:097.93:516.110:340.310:241.06:356:04Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:518.05:135.511:400.211:161.56:346:05Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:407.96:525.312:540.16:336:06Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:417.88:285.612:251.92:120.06:316:07Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:507.89:376.01:542.13:24-0.26:306:08Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:007.810:286.43:182.14:25-0.36:286:09Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:047.911:096.74:251.95:16-0.46:276:10Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:017.911:456.95:191.65:59-0.46:256:11Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:517.86:061.46:38-0.36:246:12New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:177.011:37 AM7.66:491.27:12-0.26:226:13New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:477.012:207.37:281.07:440.16:216:14New Moon13Sat
14Sun1:137.02:026.99:050.89:150.37:197:15New Moon14Sun
15Mon2:377.12:456.59:420.79:450.77:187:15Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:017.13:296.010:200.610:151.07:167:16Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:267.14:195.611:000.510:461.47:157:17Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:547.05:205.211:440.511:221.77:137:18Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:286.96:424.912:370.57:127:19First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:116.78:265.012:082.01:410.57:107:20First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:076.69:485.31:242.32:530.47:097:21First Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:156.610:355.63:002.33:590.37:077:22First Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:256.711:095.94:132.24:540.17:067:23Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:297.011:396.25:061.95:40-0.17:047:24Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:267.35:501.66:21-0.37:037:25Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:086.511:19 AM7.66:321.36:59-0.37:017:25Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:376.912:107.77:130.97:37-0.27:007:26Full Moon27Sat
28Sun1:067.31:027.67:570.58:140.06:587:27Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:387.71:567.48:420.18:520.36:577:28Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:118.02:537.09:30-0.29:320.76:557:29Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:468.23:556.510:21-0.410:151.26:547:30Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 10:50 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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