Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 58m at 11:50 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:127.711:046.03:272.34:540.07:115:32Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:037.811:416.24:272.35:37-0.17:105:33Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:507.95:162.26:14-0.27:095:34Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:126.310:32 AM8.05:572.06:46-0.37:085:35New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:396.311:11 AM8.06:331.97:15-0.37:075:36New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:036.411:48 AM7.87:081.77:43-0.27:065:37New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:266.512:257.67:421.68:09-0.17:055:39New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:506.71:037.28:181.48:360.17:045:40Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:147.01:446.88:561.29:040.37:035:41Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:397.22:306.29:381.19:340.77:025:42Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:077.43:265.610:270.910:071.17:015:43Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:407.64:405.111:240.710:461.57:005:44First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:217.76:244.812:330.56:595:45First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:127.98:175.01:490.36:585:46First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:168.09:355.412:532.23:030.06:575:47First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:268.310:255.92:242.34:07-0.36:565:48Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:348.611:056.33:412.25:02-0.66:545:49Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:368.811:426.74:451.95:50-0.86:535:50Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:348.95:411.66:33-0.86:525:51Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:177.111:28 AM8.86:331.27:14-0.76:515:52Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:517.412:218.47:240.97:52-0.46:495:54Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:257.71:137.88:140.68:300.06:485:55Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:597.92:077.19:050.49:070.46:475:56Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:338.03:056.39:570.49:450.96:465:57Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:087.94:115.610:520.310:261.46:445:58Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:477.75:345.111:530.411:161.86:435:59Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:317.57:205.11:030.46:426:00Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:267.28:535.312:272.22:160.46:406:01Third Quarter28Sun
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 2:52 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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