Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 10m at 12:38 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:376.42:528.110:122.211:13-0.37:336:10Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:436.23:377.511:112.47:346:09Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:526.24:307.012:07-0.112:282.57:356:08Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:576.25:346.51:080.11:552.47:366:07Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:506.45:486.11:120.32:102.26:375:06Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:296.57:035.92:110.43:101.96:385:05Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:006.78:125.83:020.53:591.56:395:04Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:267.09:135.93:440.64:401.16:405:03Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:497.310:085.94:210.85:170.86:415:02Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:137.611:006.04:541.05:500.46:425:01Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:377.911:496.15:261.36:230.16:435:01New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:038.15:581.56:57-0.26:445:00New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:396.211:31 AM8.36:311.87:32-0.46:454:59New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:296.212:038.47:062.08:11-0.56:464:58New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:216.212:408.47:452.28:55-0.66:484:58Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:166.21:228.38:292.39:43-0.66:494:57Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:156.12:118.09:222.410:38-0.56:504:56Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:166.13:107.610:322.511:37-0.46:514:56First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:146.34:227.112:022.36:524:55First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:056.75:446.612:40-0.21:342.06:534:54First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:497.17:106.21:410.02:481.56:544:54First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:287.68:316.12:370.33:490.96:554:53Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:058.19:456.23:280.64:410.46:564:53Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:408.610:516.34:160.95:29-0.16:574:52Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:158.911:526.45:011.36:14-0.56:584:52Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:519.05:461.66:57-0.76:594:52Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:496.611:27 AM9.06:311.97:38-0.87:004:51Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:436.612:048.87:162.18:20-0.77:014:51Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:356.612:428.48:042.39:02-0.67:024:51Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:276.51:228.08:542.49:46-0.47:034:50Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 3:39 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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