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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 52m at 11:52 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:44 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414131
Common Questions About Tides

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA Tides - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:044.011:40 AM5.45:473.47:27-0.37:064:52Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:594.012:235.26:393.58:12-0.17:074:52Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:534.11:164.87:503.59:020.17:074:51Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:344.42:284.49:323.39:540.47:084:51Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:084.74:014.110:582.710:440.77:094:51Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:405.15:294.012:031.97:104:51Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:155.66:524.01:010.97:114:51Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:526.18:064.212:201.41:540.07:124:51Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:326.69:094.31:101.82:44-0.97:134:51Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:147.010:084.42:002.13:31-1.57:134:51New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:577.211:064.52:472.44:20-1.97:144:52New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:417.23:342.65:10-1.97:154:52New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:044.510:28 AM7.04:242.86:00-1.87:164:52Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:594.511:18 AM6.65:183.06:50-1.47:164:52Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:534.512:106.16:203.17:40-0.97:174:53Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:484.51:055.47:283.18:31-0.47:184:53Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:444.62:054.88:523.09:220.27:184:53First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:334.83:214.110:222.710:130.87:194:54First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:155.04:483.711:352.210:591.37:194:54First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:515.26:133.512:361.67:204:54First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:245.47:323.61:291.07:214:55Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:575.68:353.712:262.12:120.57:214:55Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:305.89:243.91:102.42:500.17:214:56Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:035.910:084.01:532.73:26-0.37:224:57Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:366.010:514.12:322.84:02-0.57:224:57Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:096.111:344.13:082.94:38-0.77:234:58Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:426.13:433.05:14-0.77:234:58Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:144.210:16 AM6.04:193.15:50-0.77:234:59Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:534.210:53 AM5.94:593.26:26-0.67:245:00Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:304.311:33 AM5.75:463.27:02-0.47:245:01Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:064.412:185.36:403.27:36-0.17:245:01Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 3:18 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 Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA?

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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