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 (tomorrow) : in 7h 13m at 2:59 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:23 am (5.2 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 - Mar 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:436.98:365.312:522.02:220.66:396:02First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:466.99:325.62:122.03:250.46:376:03First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:496.910:125.83:202.04:160.36:366:04Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:457.010:446.14:141.84:580.26:356:05Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:357.211:126.34:591.65:330.16:336:06Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:207.311:386.65:381.46:050.16:326:07Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:037.36:141.26:350.16:306:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:046.911:46 AM7.36:490.97:040.26:296:08Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:317.11:297.28:250.78:350.47:277:09Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:597.42:146.99:030.59:070.67:267:10Full Moon10Mon
11Tue2:297.73:026.69:440.39:420.87:247:11Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:037.83:566.210:300.110:211.17:237:12Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:407.94:595.711:220.111:061.47:217:13Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:257.86:155.412:220.07:207:14Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:207.77:415.412:021.71:310.07:197:15Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:277.58:595.61:181.92:460.07:177:16Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:427.510:006.12:481.93:56-0.17:167:17Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:567.510:476.54:091.74:56-0.27:147:18Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:037.611:287.05:131.35:47-0.27:137:19Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:037.66:081.06:32-0.27:117:20Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:067.411:59 AM7.66:580.67:140.07:107:21New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:417.712:517.47:440.37:530.27:087:21New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:157.81:417.18:280.18:310.57:067:22New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:487.92:316.89:100.09:100.87:057:23New Moon24Mon
25Tue2:207.93:216.49:530.09:481.17:037:24Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:537.74:136.010:350.010:291.47:027:25Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:287.45:115.611:210.111:141.77:007:26Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:067.16:175.312:120.26:597:27Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:526.87:345.212:101.91:110.46:577:28First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:486.48:455.41:242.02:180.46:567:29First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:556.29:385.62:462.03:220.56:547:30First Quarter31Mon
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 5:11 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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