Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:59 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 7:24 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:318.410:436.34:071.05:17-0.17:044:50Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:079.011:446.54:531.36:03-0.67:054:50New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:469.35:391.56:49-0.97:064:50New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:436.711:29 AM9.66:271.87:37-1.27:074:50New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:406.812:159.57:172.08:27-1.27:084:50New Moon5Sun
6Mon2:356.81:049.38:112.19:18-1.17:094:50Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:316.81:578.79:112.110:11-0.97:094:50Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:276.82:558.010:212.111:07-0.57:104:50Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:246.93:597.211:412.17:114:50First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:187.15:136.412:04-0.21:061.87:124:50First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:087.36:355.71:020.22:221.57:134:50First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:527.58:005.51:590.53:271.17:134:50First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:317.89:185.52:510.94:210.77:144:51Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:068.010:255.63:401.25:060.37:154:51Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:378.111:215.94:251.55:450.17:154:51Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:078.25:071.86:21-0.17:164:52Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:116.110:37 AM8.25:482.06:54-0.37:174:52Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:556.211:08 AM8.26:262.17:26-0.37:174:52Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:366.311:41 AM8.17:032.27:58-0.47:184:53Full Moon19Sun
20Mon2:146.312:158.07:412.38:32-0.47:184:53Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:526.312:517.98:192.39:07-0.47:194:54Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:296.21:307.69:002.39:44-0.37:194:54Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:086.32:127.29:482.310:24-0.27:204:55Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:476.43:006.710:462.211:060.07:204:55Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:276.63:586.211:552.011:530.37:214:56Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:076.95:135.61:091.77:214:57Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:477.36:445.312:430.62:171.37:214:57Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:277.88:185.31:370.93:170.77:224:58Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:088.39:405.62:341.34:100.17:224:59Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:518.910:496.03:301.65:01-0.47:224:59Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:369.311:536.44:251.85:50-0.87:225:00Waning Crescent31Fri
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 11:11 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 49% 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 (49% 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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