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 1h 00m 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 - Jul 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:355.78:208.13:011.02:340.75:518:33First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:035.49:088.34:090.73:321.05:528:33Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:225.59:528.45:080.34:291.35:528:33Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:295.810:348.55:590.15:221.65:538:32Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:256.06:43-0.16:121.85:538:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:146.27:23-0.36:571.95:548:32Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:566.48:00-0.37:402.05:548:32Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:278.22:356.48:34-0.38:212.05:558:31Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:038.13:106.49:08-0.39:002.05:568:31Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:387.93:436.49:41-0.39:402.05:568:31Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:157.64:156.510:14-0.210:222.05:578:30Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:537.24:486.610:480.011:091.95:588:30Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:346.75:236.711:240.25:588:29Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:216.26:006.912:021.812:020.45:598:29Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:195.76:407.11:041.712:450.76:008:28Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:345.27:237.42:101.41:341.06:008:28Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:035.08:077.83:141.12:301.36:018:27Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:315.28:548.24:120.73:291.56:028:27Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:445.59:428.65:040.34:271.76:038:26Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:446.010:319.05:53-0.15:241.86:038:25Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:366.46:41-0.56:181.86:048:25Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:246.87:28-0.87:111.76:058:24New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:129.52:097.18:14-0.98:051.66:068:23New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:049.42:537.39:01-0.99:001.56:068:23New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:569.13:377.59:47-0.89:571.46:078:22Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:508.64:217.710:33-0.510:591.36:088:21Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:487.85:077.911:21-0.16:098:20Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:507.05:558.012:051.212:100.36:108:19First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:036.26:458.01:171.01:040.86:118:18First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:275.67:378.12:310.82:041.26:118:17First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:585.58:308.13:410.63:091.56:128:16First Quarter31Thu
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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