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 4h 19m at 5:46 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:40 pm (8.1 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 - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:398.82:406.78:43-0.68:321.86:138:16New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:248.73:166.99:21-0.69:191.76:138:15Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:118.43:527.210:00-0.410:111.56:148:14Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:017.94:307.410:41-0.211:081.36:158:13Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:577.35:117.711:240.26:168:12Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:026.55:558.012:121.112:110.66:178:11First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:225.96:448.21:240.91:041.16:188:10First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:565.57:378.42:390.62:051.56:198:09First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:295.68:348.63:500.33:151.86:198:07Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:466.09:308.84:540.04:241.96:208:06Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:456.410:258.95:49-0.35:272.06:218:05Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:336.76:39-0.46:231.96:228:04Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:166.97:24-0.57:131.86:238:03Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:048.81:557.08:05-0.48:001.76:248:02Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:498.62:317.08:43-0.38:441.66:248:00Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:328.23:037.09:19-0.29:271.56:257:59Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:147.73:347.09:540.110:101.56:267:58Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:577.24:047.010:280.410:561.46:277:56Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:416.64:357.011:020.711:451.36:287:55Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:326.05:077.111:391.16:297:54Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:355.55:457.112:411.212:201.56:307:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:585.16:307.21:451.11:121.86:307:51Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:375.17:217.32:521.02:182.16:317:50Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:025.48:177.53:550.73:302.26:327:48Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:585.89:117.74:490.54:312.26:337:47Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:406.110:038.15:360.25:222.16:347:46Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:156.46:180.06:072.06:357:44Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:496.66:57-0.26:491.86:357:43New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:226.97:36-0.47:321.56:367:41New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:278.71:557.28:14-0.48:161.36:377:40New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:168.62:297.58:52-0.39:031.06:387:38New Moon31Tue
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 8:13 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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