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 1h 18m 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 : Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Jan 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:277.56:345.312:320.62:051.27:225:01Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:147.68:035.11:291.03:090.97:235:02Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:587.79:215.32:271.34:040.67:235:02Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:397.810:235.63:231.64:500.37:235:03Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:188.011:125.94:141.75:300.17:235:04Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:548.111:546.15:001.86:06-0.17:235:05Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:308.25:411.96:39-0.27:235:06New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:316.211:06 AM8.26:201.97:11-0.37:235:07New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:066.411:42 AM8.26:561.97:43-0.37:225:08New Moon9Tue
10Wed1:386.512:188.17:331.98:15-0.47:225:09New Moon10Wed
11Thu2:116.612:567.98:101.98:48-0.37:225:10Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:456.71:357.68:511.89:23-0.27:225:11Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:206.82:187.19:381.710:010.07:225:12Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:577.03:096.610:311.610:430.27:215:13Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:387.24:126.011:351.511:300.67:215:14First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:237.45:335.512:471.27:215:15First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:127.77:085.212:250.92:010.87:205:16First Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:048.18:385.41:271.33:080.47:205:17First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:588.59:515.92:341.54:080.07:205:18Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:518.910:516.33:391.65:01-0.47:195:19Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:449.211:426.84:391.75:51-0.77:195:20Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:369.35:361.66:38-0.87:185:21Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:297.111:26 AM9.36:291.57:23-0.97:175:22Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:137.312:159.07:221.48:06-0.87:175:23Full Moon24Wed
25Thu1:557.41:048.58:141.48:49-0.67:165:24Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:367.51:537.99:061.39:30-0.37:165:25Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:177.52:437.110:011.310:120.17:155:26Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:587.43:386.311:001.210:560.57:145:28Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:407.34:425.612:041.27:135:29Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:257.36:035.11:131.17:135:30Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:127.37:385.012:391.32:220.97:125:31Third Quarter31Wed
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 77% 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 Waxing Gibbous (77% 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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