Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 1:45 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:59 am (5.9 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 - Sep 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:525.26:497.32:250.81:562.36:397:37Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:595.57:547.43:330.63:182.36:407:35Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon10:425.88:567.64:310.44:212.26:417:34Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:166.29:527.95:180.25:121.96:417:32Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:466.510:458.15:590.05:571.66:427:31Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:166.96:37-0.16:411.36:437:29New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:467.37:13-0.17:250.96:447:28New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:288.21:187.87:500.18:110.66:457:26New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:218.01:518.28:280.38:590.36:457:25New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:167.62:278.59:070.69:500.06:467:23Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:147.23:068.79:481.010:44-0.16:477:22Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:186.63:518.710:341.411:450.06:487:20Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:316.14:438.511:271.86:497:18First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:545.95:448.212:530.012:362.16:507:17First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:206.06:557.92:090.12:042.26:507:15First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:306.38:087.83:230.13:302.16:517:14First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:236.69:177.74:270.14:391.86:527:12Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:066.910:187.75:200.15:351.56:537:11Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:427.211:117.66:040.16:221.26:547:09Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:147.36:420.37:041.06:557:08Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:007.412:417.47:160.47:430.86:557:06Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:457.21:077.57:480.78:180.66:567:05Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:286.91:307.68:180.98:520.56:577:03Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:116.61:547.68:481.29:270.46:587:01Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:556.42:207.69:191.510:020.46:597:00Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:416.12:507.59:511.710:420.47:006:58Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:335.83:257.410:262.011:270.57:016:57Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:365.54:077.211:092.27:016:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:515.45:007.012:210.512:082.37:026:54Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:085.56:046.91:260.51:342.47:036:52Third Quarter30Sun
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 3:52 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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