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 2h 32m 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 - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:186.42:057.59:492.410:32-0.27:044:50Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:096.32:536.910:542.411:200.07:054:50Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:576.33:486.312:092.37:064:50Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:416.44:545.712:110.31:232.17:064:50Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:186.66:115.31:010.52:281.87:074:50Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:506.97:335.11:510.73:231.47:084:50Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:197.28:515.12:371.04:080.97:094:50Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:487.69:595.33:201.34:480.57:104:50Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:188.010:595.64:011.55:240.17:114:50Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:498.311:525.94:421.86:00-0.27:114:50Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:238.65:222.06:37-0.57:124:50New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:426.211:00 AM8.86:032.17:17-0.77:134:50New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:296.311:41 AM8.96:462.27:59-0.97:144:51New Moon13Wed
14Thu2:166.412:258.97:322.38:44-0.97:144:51Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:036.41:138.78:232.39:31-0.97:154:51Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:516.52:068.39:222.210:21-0.77:164:51Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:386.63:057.610:312.111:12-0.47:164:52Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:266.94:146.811:521.97:174:52First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:127.25:366.012:06-0.11:171.57:184:52First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:577.77:085.51:000.42:331.07:184:53First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:418.18:395.41:560.83:370.57:194:53Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:238.59:595.72:511.24:330.07:194:54Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:048.811:066.03:461.65:21-0.37:204:54Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:459.04:391.96:06-0.67:204:55Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:036.410:25 AM8.95:312.16:48-0.77:204:56Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:536.611:06 AM8.86:202.27:27-0.77:214:56Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:386.611:45 AM8.67:072.28:06-0.77:214:57Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:206.612:258.37:522.38:44-0.67:214:58Full Moon28Thu
29Fri3:006.51:048.08:372.29:21-0.47:224:58Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:376.41:437.59:232.29:57-0.27:224:59Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:126.42:256.910:142.110:310.17:225:00Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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