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 1h 41m 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 - Jun 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:255.77:44-0.17:131.75:488:23New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:107.92:095.88:16-0.37:491.85:488:24New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:417.92:535.98:48-0.48:262.05:488:25New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:147.93:376.09:23-0.59:052.15:478:25New Moon4Fri
5Sat1:507.94:226.110:01-0.69:492.25:478:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:307.75:086.110:43-0.610:402.25:478:26Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:147.45:566.211:28-0.511:412.25:478:27Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:067.06:446.412:18-0.45:478:28First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:086.57:316.712:552.01:12-0.25:478:28First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:236.08:157.12:141.72:080.15:468:29First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:485.78:577.63:251.33:040.35:468:29First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:135.69:388.24:260.83:580.75:468:30Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:325.710:198.65:210.24:511.05:468:30Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:426.011:019.06:12-0.35:431.35:468:30Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:456.37:01-0.76:341.55:468:31Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:436.57:49-0.97:261.75:478:31Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:289.22:376.78:36-1.18:181.95:478:31Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:139.03:286.79:22-1.09:122.05:478:32Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:598.74:186.710:09-0.910:092.05:478:32Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:468.15:076.710:55-0.711:102.05:478:32Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:357.55:566.711:42-0.45:478:32Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:286.76:436.812:182.012:30-0.15:488:33Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:286.07:276.81:301.81:190.35:488:33Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:385.48:087.02:411.62:090.65:488:33Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:595.08:457.23:451.33:000.95:488:33Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:234.99:207.44:401.03:491.25:498:33Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:375.09:537.75:270.64:371.55:498:33Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:385.310:277.96:070.35:211.75:508:33Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:305.66:450.16:041.95:508:33Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:165.97:20-0.26:452.05:508:33New Moon30Wed
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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