Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palo Alto, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palo Alto, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 49m at 7:47 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:01 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414525
Common Questions About Tides

Palo Alto, CA Tides - Sep 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:266.39:377.65:190.35:112.26:397:36Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:036.56:040.25:582.16:407:35Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:346.56:430.16:371.96:417:33Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:016.67:160.17:131.76:427:32New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:266.77:470.17:471.56:427:30New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:317.81:506.98:150.18:201.46:437:29New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:107.62:157.08:430.28:551.26:447:27New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:517.42:407.29:110.49:331.06:457:26Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:347.03:077.49:400.710:140.86:467:24Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:236.63:377.610:131.011:010.66:477:23Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:206.14:117.710:491.411:560.56:477:21Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:335.64:547.811:321.86:487:19First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:055.45:487.81:010.412:302.16:497:18First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:445.66:567.92:150.31:522.36:507:16First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:576.08:098.03:290.13:212.36:517:15Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:486.49:198.34:35-0.24:342.16:527:13Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:306.810:238.55:31-0.35:341.86:527:12Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:077.16:21-0.46:271.46:537:10Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:437.47:05-0.47:171.06:547:09Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:168.51:177.77:46-0.28:050.76:557:07Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:108.21:507.98:260.18:520.56:567:06Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:037.72:238.19:040.59:400.36:577:04Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:587.22:578.19:430.910:280.26:577:03Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:566.63:317.910:241.411:190.36:587:01Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:016.14:087.711:091.86:596:59Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:195.84:527.312:150.312:062.17:006:58Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:495.85:467.01:180.41:242.47:016:56Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:106.06:526.82:290.52:512.47:026:55Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:066.28:026.73:370.54:022.37:036:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:466.49:066.84:340.44:562.07:036:52Waning Crescent30Sun
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 10:54 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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