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 2h 34m at 2:59 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:23 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jul 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:215.610:078.95:32-0.24:511.85:518:33Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:176.06:21-0.65:491.85:518:33Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:076.47:09-0.96:441.85:528:33Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:536.77:56-1.07:401.75:528:33Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:419.42:387.08:43-1.18:361.65:538:32Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:349.23:217.39:29-1.09:341.55:538:32Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:278.74:057.510:15-0.710:361.35:548:32Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:237.94:497.711:00-0.411:421.25:558:32Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:247.15:357.911:470.05:558:31Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:316.26:228.012:521.112:370.55:568:31Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:515.57:118.12:060.91:311.05:568:31Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:215.28:028.13:180.72:321.45:578:30Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:485.38:528.24:220.43:351.75:588:30Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:595.69:398.25:180.24:351.95:588:29Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:545.910:248.26:060.05:292.05:598:29Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:396.16:47-0.16:182.06:008:28Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:186.37:24-0.27:012.06:018:28New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:526.47:57-0.27:401.96:018:27New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:228.12:226.48:28-0.28:181.96:028:27New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:598.02:506.58:58-0.28:561.86:038:26New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:367.73:186.79:27-0.19:341.76:038:25Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:137.43:466.99:560.010:151.66:048:25Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:537.04:177.010:270.211:011.56:058:24Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:386.54:497.211:000.511:521.46:068:23Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:305.95:267.511:370.86:078:22First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:375.46:087.712:521.212:211.26:078:22First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:045.06:578.02:000.91:141.56:088:21First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:415.07:518.33:080.62:191.86:098:20First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:045.48:498.64:120.23:291.96:108:19Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:075.89:479.05:10-0.14:371.96:118:18Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:586.310:449.36:02-0.45:381.86:128:17Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 59% 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 (59% 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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