Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 17m at 12:38 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:40 pm (7.3 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 - Aug 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:546.310:168.65:55-0.25:262.16:138:16Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:386.56:41-0.36:192.16:148:15Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:166.67:22-0.37:061.96:158:14Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:496.77:58-0.37:481.86:158:12Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:318.22:186.78:30-0.28:271.76:168:11Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:107.92:446.89:00-0.19:061.66:178:10Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:487.53:086.99:280.19:441.56:188:09Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:277.13:327.09:560.410:241.46:198:08Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:086.53:577.210:250.711:071.36:208:07Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:546.04:267.310:541.111:561.26:218:06Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:505.45:007.411:261.46:218:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:055.05:417.512:531.112:051.86:228:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:474.86:317.62:000.912:582.16:238:02Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:325.17:307.83:100.72:132.36:248:01Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue10:395.58:318.14:140.43:332.36:258:00Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:235.99:318.55:090.14:392.26:267:58Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:006.25:57-0.25:352.06:267:57Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:346.66:41-0.56:271.76:277:56Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:077.07:22-0.67:171.46:287:55New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:169.01:417.48:02-0.58:081.16:297:53New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:098.82:157.88:42-0.39:000.76:307:52New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:048.32:518.29:210.09:540.56:317:51Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:027.63:298.510:020.510:510.36:327:49Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:046.94:118.610:451.011:530.36:327:48Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:166.24:578.611:331.46:337:46First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:415.75:518.41:020.312:321.96:347:45First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:175.76:548.12:170.21:492.16:357:44First Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:405.98:018.03:310.23:142.26:367:42First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:406.39:077.94:370.14:272.16:377:41Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:266.510:047.95:320.15:252.06:377:39Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:036.76:160.06:141.86:387:38Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 3:39 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 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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