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 : 5:46 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 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 - Mar 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:487.810:576.54:051.95:03-0.26:386:02Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:437.911:366.75:021.85:48-0.36:376:03Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:327.85:501.66:26-0.36:366:04Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:116.811:16 AM7.76:321.47:01-0.26:346:05New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:416.811:57 AM7.57:101.37:33-0.16:336:06New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:086.812:357.37:451.18:030.16:316:07New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:336.81:146.98:201.08:320.36:306:08New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:576.91:536.58:560.99:010.66:286:09Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:216.92:366.09:330.89:310.96:276:10Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:486.93:255.610:140.810:041.36:256:11Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:206.94:285.111:010.710:421.66:246:12Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:576.95:514.911:590.711:321.96:236:13First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:446.87:315.01:060.66:216:13First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:436.89:505.312:482.13:170.47:207:14First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:506.910:415.73:142.24:200.17:187:15First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:567.211:206.14:242.05:13-0.17:177:16Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:577.611:556.45:181.86:00-0.37:157:17Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:547.96:061.56:44-0.57:147:18Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:286.811:47 AM8.16:521.17:25-0.57:127:19Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:027.212:408.27:380.78:06-0.47:117:20Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:367.61:348.08:260.48:47-0.17:097:21Full Moon21Sun
22Mon2:117.92:307.69:150.19:280.27:087:22Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:488.13:287.010:07-0.110:110.77:067:23Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:288.24:336.411:02-0.210:581.17:057:24Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:128.15:475.912:02-0.27:037:24Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:027.87:125.71:10-0.17:027:25Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:027.48:405.81:071.92:24-0.17:007:26Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:117.19:506.12:362.03:360.06:587:27Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:246.910:426.43:581.94:40-0.16:577:28Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:326.911:246.75:041.75:33-0.16:557:29Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:306.95:561.46:160.06:547:30Waning Crescent31Wed
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 3:10 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 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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