Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 1:28 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:247.51:396.98:320.38:340.46:537:31New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:527.62:286.59:130.19:080.86:517:32New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:187.63:196.19:520.09:421.26:507:32Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:457.54:125.710:320.010:181.66:487:33Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:137.35:145.411:140.110:581.96:477:34Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:457.16:295.212:030.16:457:35Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:266.77:595.21:000.26:447:36First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:196.49:145.41:062.32:080.36:427:37First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:286.210:025.62:432.33:170.36:417:38First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:436.110:355.93:562.14:150.26:407:39First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:526.211:026.14:491.95:030.16:387:40Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:526.411:276.45:321.65:420.16:377:41Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:476.611:526.86:111.26:180.16:357:41Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:386.76:470.86:520.26:347:42Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:187.112:296.77:240.47:250.46:327:43Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:457.51:216.78:030.08:000.76:317:44Full Moon16Sat
17Sun1:147.92:156.58:45-0.38:371.06:307:45Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:468.23:136.39:30-0.69:171.46:287:46Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue2:228.34:166.110:18-0.710:011.76:277:47Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:038.35:265.811:13-0.710:542.06:267:48Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:528.06:435.812:14-0.66:247:49Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:537.67:595.912:052.21:23-0.56:237:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:067.19:026.21:402.22:35-0.46:227:51Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:286.79:526.63:132.03:42-0.36:217:51Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:486.610:336.94:261.64:39-0.26:197:52Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:596.511:087.35:251.15:270.06:187:53Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:026.411:407.56:150.76:090.26:177:54Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:596.36:590.36:470.56:167:55Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:107.712:536.27:400.07:240.86:147:56New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:377.81:446.18:17-0.27:591.26:137:57New Moon30Sat
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 4:26 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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