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 3h 40m 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 - Jun 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:237.84:095.99:44-0.59:272.35:488:23Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:587.64:535.910:21-0.410:112.35:488:24Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:367.35:375.811:00-0.311:012.35:488:25Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:187.06:215.911:43-0.25:478:25Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:066.57:046.012:032.312:29-0.15:478:26First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:026.17:436.31:162.21:160.15:478:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:095.68:186.62:281.92:060.35:478:27First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:295.38:527.03:311.52:550.55:478:27First Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:535.19:257.64:231.13:430.85:478:28Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:135.39:598.15:110.54:311.15:468:29Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:255.610:368.65:560.05:191.45:468:29Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:295.96:42-0.56:081.75:468:29Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:296.27:28-0.96:571.95:468:30Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:009.32:246.48:16-1.27:492.05:468:30Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:489.43:186.69:06-1.38:442.15:468:31Full Moon15Wed
16Thu1:389.34:106.69:56-1.39:432.15:468:31Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:328.95:016.710:48-1.110:492.05:478:31Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:298.25:526.911:41-0.85:478:32Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:317.46:427.112:041.912:34-0.55:478:32Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:396.57:307.31:251.71:27-0.15:478:32Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:585.78:157.62:441.42:210.45:478:32Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:255.38:577.93:541.03:130.85:488:33Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:515.29:358.14:540.64:051.25:488:33Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:075.310:118.25:450.24:541.65:488:33Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:115.66:290.05:421.85:488:33Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:045.97:08-0.26:272.15:498:33Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:516.17:44-0.37:102.25:498:33New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:326.18:19-0.47:512.35:508:33New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:288.13:106.28:52-0.48:302.35:508:33New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:048.03:456.29:26-0.49:092.35:508:33New Moon30Thu
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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