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 10m at 1:45 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:59 am (5.9 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:038.39:515.42:321.44:220.27:225:01Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:448.410:575.83:291.75:10-0.17:235:01Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:248.411:516.14:232.05:52-0.37:235:02Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:028.45:142.26:30-0.47:235:03Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:366.310:40 AM8.46:002.37:06-0.47:235:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:166.411:17 AM8.36:422.37:40-0.47:235:05Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:526.411:53 AM8.27:212.28:12-0.47:235:06Full Moon7Sat
8Sun2:246.312:308.07:592.28:44-0.47:235:07Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:556.31:067.78:372.19:16-0.37:235:08Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:246.31:447.39:182.19:48-0.17:225:09Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:546.42:256.710:052.010:210.17:225:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:256.63:126.111:001.810:560.47:225:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:586.84:135.412:031.67:225:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:347.15:374.91:121.37:215:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:137.47:254.712:201.22:190.97:215:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:567.89:075.01:141.63:190.47:215:15Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:448.210:235.52:192.04:140.07:205:16Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:358.711:196.03:252.25:05-0.57:205:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:279.14:272.25:54-0.97:205:18Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:056.410:21 AM9.45:242.26:42-1.17:195:19New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:486.711:14 AM9.66:192.17:29-1.27:195:20New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:296.912:079.57:131.98:14-1.17:185:21New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:097.11:009.18:081.78:58-0.97:175:22Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:487.31:548.49:051.59:41-0.67:175:23Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:287.52:517.510:071.310:24-0.17:165:24Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:097.63:556.411:141.111:080.47:165:25First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:517.85:135.512:270.97:155:26First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:367.96:505.11:420.77:145:28First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:247.98:355.112:531.52:540.47:135:29First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:157.99:575.62:001.93:560.27:135:30Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:077.910:556.03:122.24:490.07:125:31Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:52 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 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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