Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 1:28 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 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 - Feb 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:006.810:54 AM8.86:011.66:52-0.77:115:32New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:387.111:43 AM8.66:511.47:31-0.67:105:33New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:147.312:308.27:391.38:07-0.47:095:34New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:487.41:157.68:251.18:43-0.17:085:36Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:207.42:017.09:111.09:170.37:075:37Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:517.42:496.39:591.09:520.77:065:38Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:237.43:435.610:501.010:291.17:055:39Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:577.34:505.111:470.911:101.57:045:40First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:367.26:204.712:530.97:035:41First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:237.28:074.812:031.82:030.87:025:42First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:197.29:255.11:152.13:090.67:015:43First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:187.310:135.52:342.24:030.47:005:44Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:157.510:485.83:382.14:480.16:595:45Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:077.711:196.14:302.05:27-0.16:585:46Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:557.911:476.45:131.86:01-0.26:565:48Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:408.15:531.66:34-0.36:555:49Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:156.711:25 AM8.16:331.47:06-0.36:545:50Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:447.012:108.07:131.17:39-0.26:535:51Full Moon18Mon
19Tue1:137.312:577.77:560.88:130.06:525:52Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:457.71:477.28:420.68:490.36:505:53Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:197.92:436.69:310.49:280.76:495:54Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:568.13:476.010:270.310:121.16:485:55Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:408.25:055.511:310.211:041.56:475:56Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:328.16:395.312:440.16:455:57Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:358.08:115.512:121.92:020.06:445:58Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:457.99:195.91:402.03:14-0.16:435:59Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:568.010:106.33:041.94:15-0.26:416:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:018.010:526.74:131.75:05-0.36:406:01Waning Crescent28Thu
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 9:43 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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