Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 44m at 10:12 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:21 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Apr 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:507.51:066.78:010.37:580.66:537:31Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:167.61:546.48:390.18:300.96:517:32Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:417.62:426.19:160.09:021.26:507:33Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:067.63:315.89:52-0.19:351.66:487:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:327.54:235.510:31-0.110:091.96:477:34Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:027.35:245.311:130.010:472.16:457:35Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:387.06:395.112:020.16:447:36Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:236.78:045.11:010.26:427:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:216.49:095.312:592.42:080.36:417:38Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:326.29:495.52:392.33:130.26:397:39Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:476.110:195.83:512.14:080.26:387:40Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:566.210:446.24:441.74:530.16:377:41Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:586.311:096.65:271.45:320.26:357:41Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:566.511:357.16:070.96:090.36:347:42Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:526.66:470.46:450.56:327:43Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:037.612:476.67:270.07:220.86:317:44New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:338.11:436.58:10-0.48:011.16:307:45New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:068.42:416.48:55-0.78:411.46:287:46New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:438.63:426.29:43-0.99:261.76:277:47Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:258.64:476.010:36-0.910:171.96:267:48Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:148.45:575.911:34-0.811:202.16:247:49Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:107.97:095.912:38-0.66:237:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:187.48:156.112:442.21:48-0.46:227:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:356.89:096.42:192.02:57-0.26:217:51First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:576.49:546.83:401.73:57-0.16:197:52First Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:146.210:317.14:461.24:480.16:187:53Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:236.111:057.45:400.85:320.46:177:54Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:256.011:347.66:270.46:110.76:167:55Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:215.97:080.16:471.06:147:56Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:027.71:135.97:46-0.27:221.36:137:57Full Moon30Thu
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 1:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (10% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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