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 1h 12m 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 - Dec 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:438.211:056.04:251.35:360.07:044:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:158.65:051.56:15-0.47:054:50New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:016.210:51 AM8.95:471.86:56-0.77:064:50New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:546.411:29 AM9.16:301.97:39-0.97:074:50New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:476.512:129.27:162.18:26-1.07:084:50New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:406.612:599.08:062.29:16-1.07:094:50Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:336.61:528.69:032.210:08-0.87:104:50Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:286.62:508.010:102.211:03-0.67:114:50Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:226.83:567.311:312.17:114:50First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:157.15:136.512:01-0.312:591.87:124:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:047.46:395.91:000.12:191.47:134:50First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:497.88:075.71:570.53:260.97:144:50Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:308.29:275.72:520.84:230.47:144:51Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:098.510:365.93:431.25:110.07:154:51Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:458.611:356.24:321.55:55-0.37:164:51Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:208.75:181.86:34-0.47:164:52Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:286.410:55 AM8.66:032.07:11-0.57:174:52Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:166.511:29 AM8.46:472.27:47-0.57:174:52Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:596.512:048.27:292.38:22-0.57:184:53Full Moon19Wed
20Thu2:406.412:398.08:112.38:58-0.47:194:53Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:206.41:177.78:532.39:34-0.37:194:54Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:586.31:567.39:402.310:12-0.17:204:54Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:366.32:396.810:332.310:520.17:204:55Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:136.33:296.211:372.111:330.37:204:55Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:516.54:305.612:471.97:214:56Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:286.85:485.112:180.61:551.67:214:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:047.27:204.91:060.92:531.27:214:57Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:417.68:495.01:571.23:430.77:224:58Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:188.010:045.42:491.54:280.37:224:59Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:588.511:065.83:421.85:12-0.27:225:00Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:398.94:332.05:56-0.67:225:00Waning Crescent31Mon
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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