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 3h 06m 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 - Jul 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:265.39:258.84:560.14:011.65:518:33Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:415.710:119.05:51-0.35:001.95:528:33Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:426.16:40-0.65:572.15:528:33Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:336.47:26-0.76:522.25:538:32New Moon4Thu
5Fri2:206.58:10-0.87:442.25:538:32New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:298.83:026.68:52-0.78:332.25:548:32New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:128.53:416.69:31-0.69:212.15:548:32New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:558.14:186.510:09-0.510:102.15:558:31Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:367.64:526.510:45-0.311:012.05:568:31Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:197.05:246.611:200.011:561.95:568:31Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:056.35:566.711:550.35:578:30Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:595.66:286.912:581.712:310.75:578:30First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:085.07:027.12:041.51:101.15:588:29First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:414.67:397.43:081.21:551.55:598:29First Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:294.68:207.74:050.82:491.96:008:28First Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:575.09:037.94:560.53:492.26:008:28Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:575.49:498.35:420.24:472.36:018:27Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:425.86:25-0.25:402.46:028:27Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:216.17:06-0.46:292.36:028:26Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:586.37:47-0.77:162.26:038:25Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:109.02:346.58:28-0.88:042.16:048:25Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:589.13:096.79:09-0.98:551.96:058:24Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:478.83:447.09:50-0.89:491.76:068:23Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:398.44:207.310:30-0.510:491.56:068:23Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:357.64:587.611:11-0.111:541.26:078:22Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:396.75:388.011:540.46:088:21Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:565.96:228.31:060.912:410.96:098:20Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:305.37:118.52:220.61:351.46:108:19Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:135.38:048.63:350.32:401.96:108:18Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue10:405.79:008.74:420.03:512.16:118:17Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:446.19:558.85:40-0.25:002.36:128:17Waning Crescent31Wed
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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