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 7m 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 - Sep 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:288.71:257.97:55-0.28:140.76:387:37Full Moon1Mon
2Tue1:218.42:028.18:360.19:040.56:397:36Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:157.92:408.39:170.49:540.46:407:34Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:097.33:188.29:590.810:450.46:417:33Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:066.73:588.110:431.211:400.46:427:31Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:106.24:417.811:321.56:437:30Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:245.85:317.512:410.512:301.96:437:28Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:495.76:287.31:490.61:432.16:447:27Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:075.87:317.12:590.63:002.16:457:25Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:056.08:357.14:020.64:062.06:467:24Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:486.39:327.24:550.55:001.86:477:22Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:226.510:227.35:380.45:451.66:487:21Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:516.711:087.46:150.46:251.46:487:19Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:176.96:480.47:011.26:497:18Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:437.17:180.57:351.06:507:16New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:337.41:097.37:470.68:090.86:517:15New Moon16Tue
17Wed1:157.21:367.68:160.78:440.66:527:13New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:597.02:057.88:480.99:230.46:537:11Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:456.82:387.99:211.210:060.36:537:10Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:376.43:148.09:581.410:540.26:547:08Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:366.13:578.010:411.711:500.26:557:07Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:455.84:497.911:351.96:567:05First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:045.75:537.712:540.212:462.16:577:04First Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:215.97:067.62:060.22:132.16:587:02First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:226.38:207.73:170.13:341.96:587:01Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:126.89:307.84:190.14:411.56:596:59Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:547.210:347.95:120.05:371.17:006:58Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:327.711:327.96:000.16:280.77:016:56Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:098.06:440.27:160.47:026:55Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:277.812:458.37:250.58:020.17:036:53Full Moon30Tue
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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