Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 09m at 5:50 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:37 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Apr 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:537.65:375.711:41-0.111:371.66:527:31Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:427.46:555.612:43-0.16:507:32First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:417.28:155.712:441.81:53-0.16:497:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:537.19:226.12:091.93:06-0.16:477:34First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:097.110:146.53:331.74:12-0.26:467:35Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:227.210:596.94:411.45:09-0.26:447:36Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:277.311:397.35:391.15:59-0.26:437:37Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:277.46:300.76:44-0.16:427:38Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:167.612:227.37:170.37:270.16:407:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:527.81:157.18:030.08:080.46:397:39Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:267.92:076.98:46-0.18:480.76:377:40Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:017.92:586.69:30-0.29:281.06:367:41Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:357.73:516.210:13-0.210:111.36:347:42Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:097.54:475.910:57-0.110:571.66:337:43Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:477.15:505.711:450.011:531.96:327:44Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:296.77:005.612:390.16:307:45Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:206.38:115.61:052.01:390.36:297:46Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:246.09:095.82:272.02:430.36:287:47Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:345.89:536.03:391.93:420.46:267:47Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:445.810:276.34:361.64:330.46:257:48Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:455.910:576.55:221.35:170.46:247:49Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:406.111:256.86:021.05:550.46:227:50Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:306.211:537.16:370.76:310.56:217:51Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:186.37:120.47:060.66:207:52New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:227.41:056.47:460.17:410.86:197:53New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:537.71:546.48:23-0.28:181.06:177:54New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:257.92:446.49:02-0.48:571.26:167:55New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:018.03:386.39:46-0.69:411.56:157:56Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:408.04:366.210:33-0.610:301.76:147:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:267.85:396.111:26-0.611:301.86:137:57Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 8:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 85% 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 maximum.

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 (85% illuminated). This places Palo Alto, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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