Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 6:32 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:34 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Feb 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:538.74:591.96:06-0.57:115:32Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:016.710:40 AM8.65:521.96:48-0.67:105:33New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:426.811:24 AM8.56:391.87:26-0.57:095:35New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:196.812:068.27:221.78:01-0.47:085:36New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:526.812:457.98:031.68:35-0.37:075:37New Moon5Fri
6Sat2:236.81:247.48:441.69:070.07:065:38Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:526.72:046.99:251.59:400.27:055:39Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:216.82:466.310:101.410:130.67:045:40Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:516.83:365.710:591.310:480.97:035:41Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:246.84:405.111:571.211:281.37:025:42First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:036.96:084.71:041.17:015:43First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:487.07:554.812:191.72:130.97:005:44First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:407.29:205.11:251.93:140.66:595:45First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:357.410:165.62:382.14:070.36:585:46Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:297.810:586.03:422.14:53-0.16:565:48Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:218.111:356.34:352.05:36-0.46:555:49Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:108.55:221.96:16-0.66:545:50Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:106.610:59 AM8.76:071.76:56-0.76:535:51Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:456.911:48 AM8.86:521.47:36-0.76:525:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:207.112:378.67:391.18:16-0.66:505:53Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:557.41:298.28:290.98:57-0.36:495:54Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:327.72:247.59:220.79:380.16:485:55Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:127.83:266.710:200.510:230.66:465:56Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:558.04:406.011:250.411:141.16:455:57Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:438.06:095.512:380.36:445:58Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:397.97:485.512:161.51:550.26:425:59Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:417.89:105.81:341.83:080.06:416:00Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:477.810:106.22:552.04:10-0.16:406:01Waning Crescent28Sun
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 9:33 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 91% 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 (91% 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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