Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 10:12 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 1:55 am (9.1 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 - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:098.03:406.29:27-0.59:102.25:518:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:477.84:106.210:00-0.49:522.15:518:33Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:257.54:406.410:32-0.410:382.05:528:33Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:077.15:116.611:06-0.211:321.95:528:33Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:546.55:436.911:420.15:538:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:525.86:187.312:341.612:210.55:538:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:085.26:557.71:421.31:050.95:548:32Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:454.97:378.12:500.91:561.35:558:32Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:284.98:248.63:550.42:551.75:558:31Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:545.39:169.04:54-0.13:592.05:568:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:005.85:49-0.55:032.25:568:31Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:536.26:41-0.86:042.25:578:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:406.57:32-1.07:032.15:588:30New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:009.62:236.88:20-1.18:001.95:598:29New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:549.53:047.09:06-1.08:571.85:598:29New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:479.13:447.29:50-0.99:551.66:008:28Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:408.44:247.410:33-0.510:561.56:018:28Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:347.55:037.511:14-0.16:018:27Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:336.55:437.712:001.311:56 AM0.46:028:26First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:425.76:237.71:091.112:390.96:038:26First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:095.07:067.82:190.91:281.46:048:25First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:544.97:517.83:270.72:271.96:048:24First Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:285.28:397.94:280.53:342.26:058:24Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:335.69:267.95:220.24:382.36:068:23Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:215.96:080.15:332.36:078:22Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:596.16:49-0.16:192.36:088:21Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:316.27:26-0.27:002.26:088:21Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:006.37:59-0.37:372.16:098:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:178.32:266.48:30-0.38:142.06:108:19Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:568.22:526.58:59-0.38:511.96:118:18Full Moon30Thu
31Fri1:347.93:186.79:29-0.29:311.76:128:17Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 6:03 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 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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