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 (tomorrow) : 1:45 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 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 - Apr 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:178.73:446.510:02-0.79:531.36:527:31Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:008.64:496.210:56-0.710:451.66:517:32Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:488.36:005.911:56-0.511:481.96:497:33Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:447.87:185.81:02-0.36:487:34Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:497.28:315.91:102.02:13-0.16:467:35Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:026.79:306.22:401.93:210.06:457:35Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:196.410:166.53:571.74:210.16:437:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:296.310:536.74:581.45:100.26:427:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:296.311:246.95:481.05:510.46:417:38Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:226.211:507.06:310.76:270.56:397:39Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:106.27:080.56:590.86:387:40Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:147.212:556.17:420.37:301.06:367:41New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:377.31:386.08:140.18:001.26:357:42New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:017.42:215.98:460.08:311.46:337:43New Moon14Sat
15Sun1:277.53:045.89:18-0.19:021.66:327:44New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:567.53:495.69:52-0.29:351.86:317:44Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:287.44:395.510:30-0.210:131.96:297:45Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:057.35:365.311:14-0.210:592.16:287:46Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:497.06:395.312:05-0.16:277:47Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:436.87:405.512:012.11:04-0.16:257:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:486.58:325.81:242.12:060.06:247:49First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:046.39:146.22:471.93:060.06:237:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:236.29:526.73:561.54:010.16:217:51Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:386.310:287.34:520.94:510.36:207:52Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:476.411:037.95:440.45:380.56:197:53Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:516.511:418.46:32-0.26:240.76:187:54Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:526.67:20-0.67:091.06:177:54Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:208.81:516.68:08-0.97:551.36:157:55Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:019.02:486.68:57-1.18:441.56:147:56Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:458.93:466.59:47-1.19:361.76:137:57Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 10:12 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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