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 2h 34m 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 - Oct 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:065.87:156.92:340.52:582.27:046:51Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:476.18:257.03:350.44:022.07:056:49Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:216.59:307.24:270.34:531.67:066:48Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:527.010:317.45:120.25:391.17:076:46Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:237.511:287.55:530.36:240.67:076:45Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:558.06:340.47:090.27:086:43New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:257.512:308.57:140.77:55-0.27:096:42New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:227.41:068.97:550.98:43-0.57:106:40New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:207.21:469.18:381.39:33-0.67:116:39Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:196.92:309.09:241.610:27-0.67:126:38Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:236.63:198.810:161.811:25-0.57:136:36Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:316.44:158.311:182.07:146:35First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:446.35:207.712:29-0.312:382.17:156:33First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:556.46:337.21:390.02:092.17:166:32First Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:556.77:516.82:480.13:291.87:176:31First Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:437.09:046.73:490.34:331.57:186:29Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:237.210:096.64:410.45:261.17:186:28Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:577.411:066.65:250.66:110.87:196:26Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:267.611:576.56:040.86:510.57:206:25Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:527.76:391.07:260.37:216:24Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:446.512:177.87:121.37:590.27:226:23Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:296.412:417.87:441.58:310.07:236:21Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:136.31:077.88:161.79:030.07:246:20Full Moon23Tue
24Wed2:566.21:367.88:481.99:370.07:256:19Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:416.02:097.79:232.110:140.07:266:18Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:295.92:467.510:012.210:560.07:276:16Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:225.83:297.210:472.311:440.17:286:15Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:205.84:216.911:492.37:296:14Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:165.95:246.612:390.21:102.37:306:13Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:066.26:386.31:380.32:322.17:316:12Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:476.67:576.22:370.33:381.77:326:11Third 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 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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