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 5h 55m at 1:28 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:24 pm (7.5 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 - May 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:037.61:256.07:52-0.27:311.46:127:58New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:307.72:095.98:25-0.38:071.66:117:59New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:587.62:525.98:58-0.38:421.76:108:00New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:287.63:345.89:31-0.39:181.96:098:01Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:017.44:175.710:06-0.39:572.06:088:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:367.25:035.610:45-0.310:412.06:078:02Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:167.05:525.611:27-0.211:362.16:068:03Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:026.66:425.712:14-0.16:058:04First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:576.27:305.912:452.01:050.16:048:05First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:045.88:136.22:021.92:000.26:038:06First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:205.58:536.63:111.52:540.46:028:07First Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:405.59:307.24:091.13:470.66:018:08Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:565.610:077.75:000.64:370.86:008:09Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:045.810:458.25:470.15:251.05:598:09Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:076.16:34-0.46:131.25:588:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:066.37:21-0.87:021.45:588:11Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:089.02:026.58:09-1.17:511.55:578:12Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:549.12:576.68:58-1.28:441.75:568:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:439.03:516.69:48-1.29:411.75:558:14Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:348.74:466.610:40-1.110:441.85:558:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:298.15:416.711:33-0.811:561.75:548:15Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:297.36:356.812:28-0.55:538:16Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:356.57:286.91:161.61:24-0.15:538:17Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:515.88:187.22:351.42:210.35:528:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:135.39:027.43:461.03:160.65:518:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:345.29:417.64:460.74:080.95:518:19Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:455.310:177.75:360.34:561.25:508:20Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:465.510:507.86:200.15:411.55:508:21Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:385.76:58-0.16:231.75:498:21Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:255.87:34-0.37:031.85:498:22New Moon30Thu
31Fri2:075.98:07-0.47:411.95:498:23New Moon31Fri
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 4:26 pm — 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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