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 1h 12m 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 (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Nov 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:247.19:136.33:320.44:321.27:336:10Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:597.610:226.54:220.65:210.67:346:09Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:348.211:276.75:090.86:080.17:356:07Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:118.711:286.84:551.05:55-0.46:375:06New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:499.25:401.36:42-0.86:385:06New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:266.911:31 AM9.46:271.57:30-1.06:395:05New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:236.912:169.47:151.78:20-1.06:405:04Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:206.91:049.28:071.99:11-0.96:415:03Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:186.81:558.79:052.010:05-0.76:425:02Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:176.72:528.010:112.111:02-0.46:435:01Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:166.73:557.311:302.06:445:00First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:146.85:066.512:01-0.112:541.96:454:59First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:077.06:246.01:010.22:111.66:464:59First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:537.27:455.71:590.53:161.26:474:58First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:337.48:595.62:520.84:090.86:484:57Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:067.610:025.83:391.14:540.56:494:56Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:367.810:585.94:221.35:330.26:504:56Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:057.911:476.05:011.66:080.06:514:55Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:338.05:391.86:41-0.16:524:55Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:316.111:03 AM8.16:151.97:13-0.26:534:54Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:136.211:34 AM8.16:502.17:45-0.36:544:54Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:536.212:088.07:262.18:18-0.36:554:53Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:336.212:447.98:032.28:54-0.36:564:53Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:146.11:227.78:442.29:33-0.36:574:52Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:566.22:057.39:322.210:15-0.26:584:52Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:406.22:546.910:312.211:00-0.16:594:51Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:246.43:556.411:422.111:500.27:004:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:076.75:095.912:591.87:014:51Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:487.26:365.512:430.42:101.37:024:51Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:297.78:045.51:390.73:100.87:034:50Waning Crescent30Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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