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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide : 11:52 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 4:05 pm (5.3 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 - Apr 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:315.55:573.810:32-0.39:523.25:556:32Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:525.37:044.011:43-0.311:333.05:536:33Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:165.17:504.312:46-0.35:526:34Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:335.18:254.612:522.51:41-0.35:506:35Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:405.18:564.91:542.02:25-0.15:496:36Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:355.19:235.12:441.43:030.15:476:36Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:235.09:495.33:270.93:360.45:466:37New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:084.810:145.44:060.54:070.85:446:38New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:534.610:395.44:440.24:361.35:436:39New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:394.411:045.35:210.05:031.75:416:40New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:254.15:580.05:292.15:406:41Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:133.86:360.05:552.55:396:42Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:083.67:170.16:222.85:376:43Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:284.93:253.48:050.36:543.15:366:44Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:054.75:033.49:060.47:403.35:346:45First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:544.56:133.610:150.49:313.45:336:45First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:094.46:533.811:160.411:173.15:326:46First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:364.37:204.112:090.35:306:47First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:494.47:444.412:242.712:550.25:296:48Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:564.68:084.81:202.11:370.25:286:49Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:574.78:345.22:071.32:150.45:266:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:524.89:025.62:510.52:510.65:256:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:454.89:336.03:34-0.23:271.05:246:52Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:404.710:066.24:19-0.94:031.45:226:53Full Moon24Thu
25Fri11:394.510:446.45:06-1.34:411.95:216:54Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:404.35:57-1.55:222.35:206:55Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:444.07:51-1.57:092.66:197:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:156.14:003.98:50-1.38:052.96:177:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:095.75:233.99:57-0.99:243.16:167:57Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:155.26:304.111:07-0.611:143.06:157:58Third Quarter30Wed
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 7:58 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 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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