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 24m at 4:57 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 10:03 pm (8.1 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 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:498.12:207.49:02-0.29:100.46:527:31Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:278.23:176.99:51-0.39:540.86:517:32Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:068.14:176.510:42-0.310:411.26:497:33Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:477.95:246.011:37-0.211:351.66:487:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:337.56:405.812:36-0.16:467:35Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:267.08:025.812:431.91:420.16:457:35Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:286.69:135.92:072.02:510.26:437:36Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:396.310:076.23:281.93:550.26:427:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:486.210:486.44:331.74:490.26:407:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:506.311:216.55:251.55:350.26:397:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:436.311:496.66:081.26:130.36:387:40Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:306.46:461.06:470.46:367:41Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:146.812:136.47:200.77:190.56:357:42New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:387.012:556.47:520.57:490.66:337:43New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:027.11:376.38:230.38:180.86:327:44New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:287.32:216.28:550.18:491.16:317:45New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:567.43:076.09:290.09:231.36:297:45Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:257.53:575.810:08-0.110:001.56:287:46Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:597.44:545.710:51-0.210:431.86:277:47Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:397.36:005.611:42-0.211:382.06:257:48Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:287.17:125.612:41-0.26:247:49First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:296.98:205.912:522.11:47-0.26:237:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:446.79:156.22:202.02:55-0.26:217:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:036.610:016.73:381.73:58-0.26:207:52First Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:196.710:427.24:421.34:53-0.16:197:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:276.811:207.65:370.85:430.06:187:54Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:306.911:578.06:270.36:290.26:167:55Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:296.97:15-0.17:140.46:157:55Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:338.31:266.98:02-0.47:580.76:147:56Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:108.42:226.78:48-0.68:421.06:137:57Full Moon30Thu
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 7:30 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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