Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:29 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 5:54 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - May 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:598.55:416.111:20-0.911:132.16:127:58Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:537.96:506.112:21-0.66:117:59First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:557.27:546.212:342.21:26-0.46:108:00First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:076.58:496.42:032.02:31-0.16:098:01First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:266.09:336.73:231.73:300.16:088:02First Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:445.710:106.94:281.44:210.36:068:03Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:555.510:417.15:211.05:040.56:058:03Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:585.511:077.36:060.65:420.86:048:04Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:545.511:317.46:450.36:171.16:038:05Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:455.67:200.06:501.46:038:06Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:335.67:53-0.27:221.76:028:07Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:197.72:195.78:24-0.37:551.96:018:08Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:467.73:045.78:57-0.48:282.16:008:09Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:167.73:495.79:31-0.59:032.25:598:10Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:497.64:365.610:08-0.59:422.35:588:10Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:277.45:265.610:50-0.510:282.35:578:11Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:097.26:175.611:37-0.411:292.35:578:12Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:596.97:075.812:28-0.35:568:13Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:596.57:506.012:472.21:22-0.25:558:14Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:126.08:296.52:112.02:160.05:548:15Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:345.79:047.03:231.63:090.25:548:15Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:595.69:397.64:221.04:000.55:538:16Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:185.610:148.25:150.44:480.85:528:17Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:315.810:518.76:05-0.25:361.25:528:18Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:376.16:53-0.76:241.55:518:19New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:396.37:41-1.17:141.75:518:19New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:149.32:376.48:30-1.38:051.95:508:20New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:019.23:336.59:20-1.39:002.15:508:21Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:498.94:276.510:11-1.210:002.15:498:21Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:418.45:226.511:02-0.911:062.15:498:22Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat3:357.86:156.511:55-0.65:498:23Waxing 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 9:11 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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