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 4h 42m 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:117.011:56 AM9.27:041.77:58-0.97:115:32New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:497.112:478.87:571.68:40-0.77:105:33New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:277.21:368.18:491.49:20-0.47:095:34Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:047.32:277.39:431.39:590.07:085:36Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:407.43:236.410:411.210:380.57:075:37Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:177.44:285.611:431.111:201.07:065:38First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:557.35:525.012:520.97:055:39First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:377.37:414.912:091.52:020.87:045:40First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:247.39:185.21:111.93:080.67:035:41First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:167.310:215.62:262.24:050.37:025:42Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:107.411:055.93:352.34:530.17:015:43Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:007.611:406.14:312.25:350.07:005:44Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:477.85:172.16:11-0.26:595:45Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:106.210:30 AM8.05:562.06:44-0.36:585:46Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:386.311:10 AM8.06:321.97:15-0.46:575:47Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:046.511:50 AM8.07:071.77:45-0.46:555:49Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:306.612:297.87:431.58:14-0.36:545:50Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:576.81:117.58:211.38:45-0.16:535:51Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:247.01:567.09:041.19:170.26:525:52Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:547.32:486.49:520.99:510.66:505:53Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:267.53:515.710:470.710:301.16:495:54Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:037.75:155.211:510.511:171.66:485:55Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:497.87:035.01:040.36:475:56Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:477.98:455.312:202.02:210.16:455:57Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:548.09:545.81:452.23:32-0.26:445:58Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:048.210:436.33:112.24:33-0.56:435:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:098.411:246.64:212.05:25-0.76:416:00Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:078.65:191.86:12-0.76:406:01Waning Crescent28Mon
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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