Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 50m at 2:59 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:245.29:588.05:130.44:331.25:488:23Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:285.610:388.45:57-0.15:231.45:488:24Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:265.96:41-0.56:121.65:488:25Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:206.27:26-0.87:021.75:478:25Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:069.12:106.58:12-1.17:531.75:478:26Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:549.13:006.68:59-1.28:471.75:478:26Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:449.03:496.89:47-1.29:451.75:478:27Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:378.64:387.010:36-1.010:491.65:478:27Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:338.05:287.111:26-0.75:478:28Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:357.26:187.312:001.512:18-0.35:468:28Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:446.37:087.61:181.31:120.15:468:29Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:045.67:587.82:351.12:080.55:468:29Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:305.38:458.03:460.73:060.95:468:30Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:535.39:308.24:470.44:021.25:468:30Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:055.510:128.35:400.14:561.55:468:31Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:045.86:26-0.25:461.75:468:31Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:556.07:06-0.36:331.85:478:31Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:406.17:43-0.47:171.95:478:32New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:048.12:196.28:18-0.47:582.05:478:32New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:398.02:566.28:51-0.48:382.05:478:32New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:157.83:296.29:23-0.49:182.05:478:32New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:527.64:026.39:56-0.310:001.95:478:33Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:297.34:346.410:28-0.210:451.95:488:33Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:096.85:086.511:020.011:371.85:488:33Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:546.35:436.711:390.25:488:33Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:475.86:217.012:361.712:180.55:498:33First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:545.27:027.31:411.51:030.85:498:33First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:184.97:447.62:461.11:551.15:498:33First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:504.98:308.03:470.72:521.45:508:33First Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:135.19:178.54:410.33:521.65:508:33Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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