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 2h 26m 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 - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:427.97:575.11:011.12:520.77:225:01First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:307.99:205.32:021.53:510.47:235:01Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:168.010:245.73:031.74:420.27:235:02Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:008.111:146.04:001.95:240.07:235:03Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:408.211:566.24:502.06:02-0.17:235:04Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:198.25:352.06:36-0.27:235:05Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:326.310:56 AM8.26:152.07:08-0.37:235:06Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:046.411:33 AM8.16:531.97:38-0.37:235:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:346.512:098.07:291.98:07-0.37:225:08Full Moon9Thu
10Fri2:036.612:467.78:061.88:37-0.27:225:09Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:326.71:247.48:451.79:08-0.17:225:10Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:036.82:056.99:281.69:410.17:225:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:357.02:526.410:181.510:170.47:225:12Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:107.23:505.711:151.310:570.87:215:13Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:507.45:075.212:211.17:215:14Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:357.76:444.91:330.87:215:15Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:278.08:225.112:441.52:420.47:205:16Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:238.49:395.51:531.83:440.07:205:17Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:208.810:376.03:051.94:40-0.47:205:18Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:179.111:266.54:111.95:30-0.77:195:19Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:129.35:111.86:18-0.97:195:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:106.911:05 AM9.46:061.67:03-0.97:185:21New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:517.211:58 AM9.27:001.47:47-0.97:175:22New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:327.512:498.77:541.28:29-0.67:175:23Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:117.71:418.18:481.19:10-0.37:165:24Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:517.82:347.39:431.09:520.17:165:25Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:317.83:326.410:430.910:350.67:155:26Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:127.84:395.611:470.911:221.07:145:28First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:577.76:035.112:570.87:135:29First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:457.67:415.012:171.52:090.77:135:30First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:387.59:075.31:241.83:150.57:125:31First Quarter31Fri
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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