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 3h 06m 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 - May 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:246.88:056.112:562.11:40-0.36:127:58First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:426.48:516.52:231.82:42-0.16:107:59First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:056.19:317.13:391.43:390.16:098:00First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:256.010:107.64:410.84:310.36:088:01Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:386.110:478.15:360.35:190.66:078:02Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:456.211:248.56:26-0.26:060.96:068:03Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:476.37:13-0.66:521.26:058:04Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:028.71:446.37:59-0.97:381.56:048:05Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:408.72:406.38:43-1.08:251.76:038:05Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:208.63:346.39:28-0.99:141.96:028:06Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:028.24:276.210:14-0.810:062.06:018:07Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:457.85:216.111:00-0.611:052.16:008:08Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:327.26:156.011:49-0.46:008:09Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:236.67:076.012:132.112:40-0.15:598:10Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:216.07:546.11:302.01:330.15:588:11Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:305.48:346.32:431.82:260.45:578:12Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:475.19:076.53:471.53:150.65:568:12Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:054.99:376.94:401.14:010.95:568:13Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:165.010:067.25:250.74:441.15:558:14Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:185.210:357.56:050.45:231.45:548:15Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:135.46:410.06:021.65:548:16Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:035.67:15-0.36:411.85:538:16New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:515.87:50-0.57:201.95:528:17New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:148.22:376.08:27-0.78:012.05:528:18New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:538.33:236.09:07-0.88:452.15:518:19New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:358.34:096.19:50-0.99:332.15:518:20Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:218.24:566.210:35-0.910:302.15:508:20Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:117.85:436.311:24-0.711:362.05:508:21Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:087.36:306.612:14-0.55:498:22First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:156.67:166.912:541.81:07-0.25:498:22First Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:335.98:017.42:141.42:010.25:498:23First Quarter31Wed
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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