Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 13m at 5:01 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:25 am (5.0 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 - Oct 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:447.13:228.510:111.211:02-0.17:046:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:496.74:128.311:041.57:056:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:006.45:108.012:04-0.112:091.87:066:48Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:176.46:177.61:130.01:301.97:066:47Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:306.67:317.42:260.12:541.87:076:45Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:316.98:447.33:350.24:071.67:086:44Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:217.29:507.34:350.25:061.37:096:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:037.510:487.35:260.35:571.07:106:41Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:407.611:407.26:100.46:420.87:116:39Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:137.76:490.57:220.67:126:38New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:287.112:437.77:250.77:590.47:136:36New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:137.01:127.77:590.98:350.37:146:35New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:566.81:397.78:331.29:090.37:156:34New Moon13Fri
14Sat2:396.52:077.69:061.49:440.27:156:32Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:236.32:377.49:411.610:210.37:166:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:106.13:117.210:191.811:030.37:176:29Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:025.93:507.011:032.011:500.47:186:28Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:025.84:386.712:012.27:196:27First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:075.85:386.412:440.51:182.27:206:25First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:086.06:476.31:460.52:392.17:216:24First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:586.37:596.32:480.53:441.97:226:23First Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:396.79:066.53:440.54:351.57:236:22Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:157.110:086.74:340.45:201.17:246:20Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:507.511:057.05:190.56:020.77:256:19Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:258.06:030.56:450.27:266:18Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:017.212:028.46:450.77:28-0.27:276:17Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:557.312:408.87:290.98:14-0.57:286:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:507.31:209.08:131.19:02-0.67:296:14Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:477.22:049.09:011.39:52-0.77:306:13Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:457.02:528.79:531.510:45-0.67:316:12Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:466.93:458.310:521.711:43-0.47:326:11Waning 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 7:43 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 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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