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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 11:39 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:406.111:404.43:462.74:57-0.67:135:33New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:166.04:242.75:30-0.47:125:34New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:104.510:53 AM5.75:032.66:00-0.17:115:35New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:384.511:30 AM5.45:432.56:280.27:115:36Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:044.612:095.06:252.46:550.67:105:37Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:314.712:504.67:092.37:201.07:095:38Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:594.71:384.18:012.27:471.57:085:39Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:304.82:423.79:062.08:192.07:075:41First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:085.04:153.410:211.69:012.47:065:42First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:545.15:563.311:291.110:022.87:055:43First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:475.47:323.612:330.67:045:44First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:445.78:303.91:310.07:035:45Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:436.19:134.212:243.12:22-0.67:015:46Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:416.49:504.51:332.93:08-1.07:005:47Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:356.710:284.72:322.63:51-1.36:595:48Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:266.911:055.03:252.34:34-1.36:585:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:186.711:435.24:171.95:16-1.16:575:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:126.45:121.55:56-0.66:565:51Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:215.512:085.86:091.26:360.06:545:52Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:005.61:065.17:081.07:150.76:535:53Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:405.72:114.48:130.97:561.56:525:54Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:245.73:353.89:270.78:422.16:515:56Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:165.65:163.610:440.69:452.76:495:57Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:165.56:563.611:560.411:013.06:485:58Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:195.58:093.91:020.16:475:59Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:225.58:554.112:173.01:58-0.16:456:00Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:215.69:304.31:252.92:43-0.26:446:01Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:105.710:004.42:182.73:21-0.36:436:02Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:525.710:274.53:012.53:55-0.26:416:03New Moon29Wed
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 2:51 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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