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 (tomorrow) : 2:59 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 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 - Dec 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:537.35:196.212:591.57:044:50First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:447.56:445.712:480.42:151.17:054:50First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:327.88:105.51:450.73:210.87:064:50First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:158.09:275.62:421.14:160.47:074:50Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:558.210:315.83:351.45:030.17:084:50Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:328.211:256.14:241.65:43-0.17:084:50Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:068.35:091.86:20-0.27:094:50Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:126.210:40 AM8.35:522.06:54-0.37:104:50Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:546.311:13 AM8.26:322.07:27-0.47:114:50Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:326.311:47 AM8.17:102.17:59-0.47:124:50Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:086.312:227.97:482.18:31-0.37:124:50Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:426.312:597.78:272.19:04-0.37:134:50Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:166.31:377.39:092.19:39-0.27:144:51Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:516.42:196.99:562.010:150.07:154:51Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:286.63:076.410:532.010:550.27:154:51Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:066.84:065.811:581.811:390.57:164:51Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:457.05:235.31:091.57:174:52Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:277.46:555.012:280.92:151.17:174:52Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:107.98:265.11:241.23:130.67:184:53Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:558.49:445.52:231.54:060.17:184:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:428.810:476.03:231.74:56-0.47:194:54Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:309.311:426.44:201.85:44-0.87:194:54Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:209.65:161.96:32-1.07:204:55New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:316.711:11 AM9.76:101.87:19-1.27:204:55New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:186.912:039.57:051.88:06-1.17:214:56New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:037.112:559.18:011.78:52-1.07:214:56Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:487.31:488.59:001.69:38-0.77:214:57Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:327.42:457.610:041.510:24-0.37:224:58Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:177.53:466.711:131.411:110.27:224:58First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:037.74:595.812:281.27:224:59First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:517.76:245.312:020.71:431.07:225:00First Quarter31Tue
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 11:11 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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