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 4h 08m 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 - Aug 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:346.46:31-0.46:002.26:138:16Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:166.67:16-0.46:522.16:148:15New Moon2Fri
3Sat1:546.77:56-0.47:382.06:158:14New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:208.52:286.78:32-0.48:211.96:158:13New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:018.32:586.79:06-0.39:021.86:168:11New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:417.93:256.79:36-0.19:431.76:178:10Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:207.43:516.810:060.110:251.66:188:09Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:006.94:166.910:350.511:101.56:198:08Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:446.24:437.111:040.86:208:07Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:375.65:137.212:001.311:34 AM1.26:208:06First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:465.15:497.312:581.212:081.66:218:05First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:244.86:327.42:021.012:532.06:228:03First Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:254.97:257.63:100.82:002.36:238:02First Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:475.48:237.84:120.53:222.46:248:01Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:355.89:218.25:070.24:322.46:258:00Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:116.15:56-0.15:272.36:267:58Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:446.36:40-0.46:172.16:267:57Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:166.67:22-0.67:041.86:277:56Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:009.11:486.98:02-0.77:531.56:287:55Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:519.02:217.38:41-0.68:431.26:297:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:438.72:547.79:19-0.39:360.96:307:52Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:388.13:298.09:580.110:320.76:317:51Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:377.34:078.310:380.511:330.56:327:49Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:456.54:488.511:221.16:327:48Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:075.85:368.412:400.412:121.66:337:46Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:455.66:328.31:540.31:172.06:347:45Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:225.87:368.23:110.22:402.36:357:44Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:346.28:438.14:220.04:022.36:367:42Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:256.59:468.25:23-0.15:082.26:377:41Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:076.76:13-0.16:022.06:377:39Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:426.86:55-0.16:471.86:387:38Waning Crescent31Sat
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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