Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 15m at 3:11 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:47 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jan 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:008.910:486.33:421.45:07-0.37:225:01Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:499.211:436.74:401.65:55-0.67:235:02Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:379.25:351.66:40-0.77:235:03Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:326.911:23 AM9.16:271.77:24-0.87:235:03Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:177.112:098.97:181.78:06-0.77:235:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri2:007.212:538.48:081.68:46-0.57:235:05Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:427.21:387.98:591.69:26-0.37:235:06Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:227.12:237.29:511.610:060.07:235:07Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:027.13:116.510:481.610:470.37:225:08Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:437.14:075.811:501.511:300.77:225:09Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:247.15:165.212:581.47:225:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:087.16:424.812:191.12:061.27:225:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:537.38:154.81:151.43:070.97:225:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:387.59:315.12:161.63:590.67:215:13Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:237.710:265.53:151.84:430.37:215:14Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:067.911:105.84:081.95:220.17:215:15Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:488.211:496.14:541.95:58-0.17:205:16Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:298.45:361.96:33-0.37:205:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:246.411:10 AM8.56:171.87:08-0.57:195:18New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:596.611:51 AM8.56:571.77:44-0.67:195:19New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:346.912:348.47:401.68:20-0.57:185:20New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:107.11:198.18:251.58:59-0.47:185:21Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:477.32:087.69:151.39:40-0.27:175:22Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:267.53:047.010:111.210:230.27:175:23Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:097.74:096.211:151.111:120.67:165:25First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:577.95:295.612:280.97:155:26First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:498.07:025.412:081.01:460.67:155:27First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:468.28:335.51:141.32:580.37:145:28First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:458.49:455.92:251.64:010.07:135:29Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:428.610:436.43:351.74:56-0.37:125:30Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:368.711:316.74:371.75:44-0.47:125:31Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 5:59 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (69% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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