Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : 6:32 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 15m at 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 - Aug 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:576.45:176.911:310.66:138:16Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:495.85:537.012:211.612:100.96:148:15Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:555.36:347.21:231.512:531.26:148:14Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:215.07:197.42:291.21:451.66:158:13Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:555.08:077.73:331.02:461.86:168:12Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:155.38:578.04:280.63:492.06:178:11Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:155.89:488.45:180.24:482.06:188:09Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:036.26:04-0.15:402.06:198:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:456.56:48-0.46:301.96:208:07Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:256.87:32-0.67:191.76:208:06New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:179.22:057.18:15-0.78:091.56:218:05New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:089.22:447.48:58-0.79:011.36:228:04New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:008.93:237.69:41-0.59:561.16:238:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:558.34:057.910:25-0.210:551.06:248:01Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:537.64:488.111:110.211:590.86:258:00Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:006.85:368.212:000.76:257:59First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:176.16:278.21:100.712:561.26:267:57First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:485.87:238.22:250.62:021.66:277:56First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:185.88:228.23:380.43:151.86:287:55First Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:316.29:208.34:420.24:241.96:297:53Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:286.510:138.35:370.05:241.96:307:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:146.76:24-0.16:151.96:317:51Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:536.87:05-0.17:001.86:317:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:276.97:41-0.17:401.76:327:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:268.11:576.98:150.08:171.66:337:47Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:047.92:246.98:460.18:531.56:347:45Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:427.62:506.99:160.39:281.46:357:44Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:207.23:167.09:460.510:051.36:367:42Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:596.83:447.010:160.710:451.26:367:41Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:436.44:147.110:491.011:311.16:377:39Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:355.94:507.211:241.36:387:38Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 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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