Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 4:04 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 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 - Apr 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:076.29:415.62:532.03:260.46:537:31Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:156.210:235.94:021.94:220.36:517:31Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:186.410:566.24:551.65:090.26:507:32Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:146.611:286.65:381.45:500.26:487:33Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:066.811:586.96:171.06:280.16:477:34Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:557.06:550.77:050.26:467:35New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:297.312:447.17:330.47:420.36:447:36New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:027.61:347.18:140.08:210.56:437:37New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:367.92:266.98:57-0.29:020.76:417:38New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:138.13:216.79:44-0.49:451.06:407:39Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:538.24:216.410:34-0.510:341.36:387:40Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:398.05:276.111:29-0.411:321.66:377:40Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:317.76:406.012:32-0.36:357:41First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:347.37:556.112:451.71:41-0.26:347:42First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:467.09:006.42:111.72:52-0.16:337:43First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:036.79:546.83:321.63:58-0.16:317:44First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:166.610:407.14:401.34:550.06:307:45Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:226.611:207.45:370.95:430.16:297:46Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:206.611:557.66:250.66:270.36:277:47Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:136.67:090.37:060.56:267:48Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:287.61:026.57:490.17:430.76:257:49Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:587.61:486.48:260.08:191.06:237:49Full Moon22Sun
23Mon1:277.62:336.29:02-0.18:551.26:227:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:567.43:186.09:37-0.29:311.56:217:51Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:257.34:045.810:14-0.110:101.76:207:52Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:577.14:545.710:53-0.110:531.86:187:53Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:346.85:495.511:360.011:462.06:177:54Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:176.56:495.512:260.16:167:55Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:106.17:495.612:562.01:220.26:157:56Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:145.88:405.92:182.02:210.36:147:57Third Quarter30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414525)

Common Questions About Palo Alto, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Palo Alto, CA today?

Slack tide in Palo Alto, CA is approximately 1:14 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA