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 4h 52m 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 - Oct 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:087.26:450.67:150.87:046:50Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:126.812:307.37:150.87:470.67:056:49Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:556.712:527.57:431.08:190.57:066:47Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:376.51:157.68:111.38:500.37:076:46Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:216.31:407.78:391.59:240.27:086:44Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:066.12:097.89:101.710:010.27:096:43Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:565.92:427.79:432.010:440.17:096:42Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:555.73:227.610:222.211:340.27:106:40Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:035.64:117.411:122.37:116:39Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:175.65:127.212:340.212:262.47:126:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:225.86:267.11:410.21:592.37:136:36Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:116.27:457.02:490.13:202.07:146:34Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:506.79:007.13:490.14:241.67:156:33Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:257.210:097.24:400.15:171.07:166:32Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:597.811:127.35:270.36:070.57:176:30Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:338.36:110.56:550.07:186:29New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:137.312:088.86:530.87:43-0.47:196:27New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:127.212:469.17:361.18:31-0.77:206:26New Moon18Wed
19Thu2:117.11:259.18:201.49:19-0.77:216:25Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:106.92:079.09:071.710:09-0.77:226:24Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:116.62:528.69:582.011:02-0.57:236:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:156.43:438.010:582.27:246:21Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:226.34:407.412:00-0.212:122.37:256:20First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:306.35:466.81:030.01:382.27:266:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:286.47:006.32:070.22:582.07:276:17First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:156.68:156.13:080.44:031.77:286:16First Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:526.89:246.04:010.54:561.37:296:15Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:227.110:256.04:450.75:401.07:306:14Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:487.311:196.15:240.96:190.77:316:13Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:127.55:591.16:540.47:326:11Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:086.111:36 AM7.76:321.37:260.27:336:10Full Moon31Tue
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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