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 2m 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 - Dec 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:108.29:245.72:341.04:040.27:044:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:528.810:336.13:291.34:55-0.37:054:50Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:369.211:346.44:231.65:43-0.87:064:50Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:219.55:151.76:31-1.07:074:50New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:296.711:09 AM9.66:081.97:19-1.27:084:50New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:216.811:57 AM9.57:011.98:07-1.17:094:50New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:116.912:479.17:561.98:55-1.07:094:50Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:006.91:388.58:541.99:42-0.77:104:50Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:487.02:317.89:571.910:30-0.47:114:50Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:367.03:286.911:071.811:180.07:124:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:237.14:346.012:231.67:134:50First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:097.25:515.312:080.41:371.47:134:50First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:527.37:215.01:000.82:441.17:144:51First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:337.58:495.01:541.23:410.77:154:51Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:117.710:015.32:491.54:300.47:154:51Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:477.910:585.63:401.85:110.27:164:52Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:238.011:455.94:282.05:48-0.17:174:52Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:598.25:122.16:23-0.27:174:52Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:256.110:36 AM8.35:532.16:56-0.37:184:53Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:026.211:13 AM8.36:322.27:29-0.47:184:53Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:366.311:50 AM8.37:092.18:01-0.57:194:54Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:106.412:288.17:482.18:35-0.57:194:54Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:446.51:087.98:302.09:10-0.47:204:55Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:186.61:527.59:172.09:47-0.37:204:55Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:546.82:416.910:121.810:260.07:214:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:317.13:406.211:151.611:090.37:214:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:117.44:555.612:261.37:214:57Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:547.86:285.11:400.97:224:58Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:408.28:085.112:521.22:480.47:224:59Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:308.69:335.51:551.53:490.07:224:59Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:219.010:376.03:001.84:44-0.57:225:00Waning Crescent31Mon
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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