Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:45 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 6:40 pm (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:328.72:347.89:03-0.39:230.76:387:37Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:288.13:098.19:430.110:170.56:397:36Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:277.43:478.310:240.611:150.46:407:34Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:326.64:268.311:071.26:417:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:486.05:118.112:180.411:57 AM1.76:427:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:215.76:037.81:270.41:012.16:437:30Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:585.87:057.62:410.42:242.36:437:28Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:116.18:117.53:520.33:462.36:447:27Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:026.49:157.54:530.24:512.26:457:25Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:426.610:097.65:440.15:412.06:467:24Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:156.76:250.16:231.86:477:22Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:436.77:000.17:011.66:477:21Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:076.87:310.17:351.46:487:19New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:197.61:296.97:580.38:081.26:497:18New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:577.41:507.08:240.48:411.06:507:16New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:377.12:127.28:490.69:150.96:517:15New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:186.72:357.49:150.99:510.76:527:13Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:036.43:017.59:431.210:320.66:527:12Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:556.03:307.610:141.611:190.56:537:10Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:005.64:077.610:491.96:547:08Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:245.44:547.612:150.411:36 AM2.26:557:07First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:065.45:577.51:230.312:482.56:567:05First Quarter22Fri
23Sat9:275.77:137.62:390.22:282.56:577:04First Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:196.18:297.83:500.03:522.36:577:02Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:586.59:388.14:50-0.24:561.96:587:01Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:336.910:418.35:41-0.35:501.56:596:59Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:067.36:27-0.36:411.07:006:58Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:397.77:09-0.27:300.67:016:56Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:368.21:128.17:490.18:180.27:026:55Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:327.81:458.48:280.59:070.07:036:53Full 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 10:12 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (38% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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