Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 4:57 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 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 - Sep 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:416.510:307.75:510.35:511.86:397:36Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:176.66:310.26:321.76:407:35Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:486.77:070.27:101.66:417:33Full Moon3Wed
4Thu1:156.87:390.27:441.46:427:32Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:337.71:416.98:090.28:171.36:427:30Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:117.62:077.08:380.38:501.26:437:29Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:497.42:347.29:070.59:251.16:447:27Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:297.13:027.39:380.710:030.96:457:26Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:136.73:347.410:110.910:470.86:467:24Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:046.34:097.510:481.211:370.76:477:23Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:055.94:517.511:311.56:477:21Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:225.65:437.512:360.712:261.86:487:20Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:505.66:447.61:450.51:382.06:497:18Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:095.97:527.82:580.32:582.06:507:16Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:106.38:598.14:050.14:101.96:517:15Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:586.710:038.45:03-0.15:101.66:527:13Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:407.211:018.65:54-0.26:041.36:527:12Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:207.56:42-0.36:551.06:537:10New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:597.97:26-0.27:450.66:547:09New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:528.51:378.18:090.08:340.46:557:07New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:458.12:158.28:520.39:230.36:567:06Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:407.72:538.29:350.610:140.26:577:04Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:377.13:338.110:201.011:060.26:577:03Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:386.64:167.811:091.46:587:01Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:476.25:047.512:040.312:061.86:596:59First Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:076.05:597.11:070.41:192.07:006:58First Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:286.07:036.92:150.52:392.17:016:56First Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:336.38:096.83:220.53:512.07:026:55First Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:226.59:116.84:200.54:481.87:026:53Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:006.710:057.05:090.45:341.67:036:52Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 2:17 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 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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