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 : 12:38 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 4:49 am (6.8 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 - Jun 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:475.59:247.94:110.93:420.55:488:24Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:115.510:028.45:080.34:330.95:488:24Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:265.710:418.86:00-0.25:221.35:488:25Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:325.96:48-0.66:121.65:478:26Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:326.27:35-0.97:011.95:478:26New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:019.02:276.38:20-1.07:522.05:478:27New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:438.93:196.49:05-1.08:432.25:478:27New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:278.64:086.49:49-0.99:372.25:478:28Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:118.14:566.310:34-0.710:332.25:468:28Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:567.65:436.311:19-0.511:352.25:468:29Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:437.06:286.312:04-0.25:468:29Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:356.37:096.412:432.112:490.15:468:30First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:365.67:466.61:551.91:350.45:468:30First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:495.08:196.83:021.62:200.75:468:30First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:144.78:517.14:011.23:061.15:468:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:424.69:227.44:520.83:511.45:478:31Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:584.99:537.85:350.54:361.75:478:31Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:015.26:140.15:201.95:478:32Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:545.56:51-0.26:042.15:478:32Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:415.87:28-0.56:472.25:478:32Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:246.08:07-0.77:312.35:478:32Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:248.63:066.28:47-0.88:162.35:488:33Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:078.73:476.39:28-0.99:052.25:488:33Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:548.54:276.410:12-0.99:592.25:488:33Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:438.25:086.610:56-0.811:012.05:498:33Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:377.75:496.911:41-0.65:498:33Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:386.96:317.212:121.812:28-0.25:498:33Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:526.17:137.71:291.51:170.35:508:33Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:195.47:568.12:461.02:090.75:508:33Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:565.18:408.53:550.63:041.25:518:33Waning Crescent30Sun
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 8:43 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 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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