Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:57 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 6:03 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414131
Common Questions About Tides

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA Tides - Sep 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:073.75:425.612:180.711:14 AM3.06:407:39Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:233.96:485.91:240.212:323.06:407:38Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:164.37:536.32:24-0.31:462.96:417:36Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:574.68:546.53:17-0.72:522.56:427:35Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:344.99:506.74:04-0.93:492.06:437:33New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:115.210:436.64:47-0.94:421.56:447:32New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:495.511:376.35:29-0.65:341.16:457:30New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:285.76:11-0.26:280.86:457:29Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:335.81:065.86:510.47:230.66:467:27Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:305.31:465.87:311.08:200.66:477:26Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:304.72:265.78:111.79:220.66:487:24Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:414.23:115.58:542.310:330.76:497:23First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:133.94:065.39:502.811:450.76:507:21First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:463.85:125.111:113.16:507:20First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:044.06:185.112:510.612:293.26:517:18First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:564.27:215.21:500.51:363.06:527:17Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:334.48:165.32:410.32:312.86:537:15Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:014.59:035.43:230.23:162.56:547:14Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:274.79:445.53:580.23:542.16:557:12Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:514.910:225.54:300.24:291.86:557:10Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:155.011:005.44:590.45:041.66:567:09Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:405.111:395.25:270.65:391.36:577:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:055.25:540.96:161.16:587:06Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:205.012:305.36:201.36:550.96:597:04Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:054.712:575.36:471.77:360.87:007:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:544.31:275.47:162.18:240.77:007:01Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:524.02:035.47:492.59:220.67:017:00Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:093.82:495.38:302.910:350.57:026:58Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:453.83:545.39:343.211:500.37:036:57Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:054.05:155.311:153.37:046:55Third Quarter30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414131)

Common Questions About Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA today?

Slack tide in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA is approximately 10:00 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 Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA?

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, 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 Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA?

Tide predictions for Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, 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 Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA?

Tide data for Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414131. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414131.

What is the moon phase in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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