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 : 9:22 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 4:58 am (3.5 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 - Jan 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:054.610:32 AM7.04:292.86:00-1.77:245:02Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:524.711:26 AM6.65:302.76:46-1.37:245:03Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:364.812:226.06:362.67:30-0.77:245:04Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:215.01:205.27:452.58:150.07:245:04Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:075.22:274.49:062.29:000.77:245:05First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:535.43:523.810:281.89:471.47:245:06First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:385.55:273.411:391.310:352.07:245:07First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:205.77:043.412:430.87:245:08First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:035.88:223.61:390.37:245:09Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:465.99:163.812:182.82:250.07:245:10Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:296.09:593.91:143.03:05-0.37:245:11Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:106.010:374.12:053.13:42-0.57:245:12Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:486.111:134.12:483.14:18-0.67:245:13Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:246.111:464.23:263.04:53-0.67:235:14Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:596.14:033.05:26-0.67:235:15Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:174.310:34 AM5.94:413.05:57-0.47:235:16Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:464.411:11 AM5.75:232.96:26-0.27:225:17Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:134.511:50 AM5.36:082.86:530.17:225:18Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:404.612:334.96:562.77:200.57:215:19Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:084.81:234.47:522.47:501.07:215:20Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:395.02:293.99:022.18:231.67:205:21Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:175.34:033.410:201.59:062.17:205:22Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:025.65:473.311:310.910:032.67:195:23Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:535.97:303.512:380.27:195:24Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:496.28:403.91:40-0.57:185:25Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:496.69:294.212:213.12:34-1.17:175:27Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:496.910:124.41:353.03:23-1.57:175:28Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:447.110:544.62:382.84:10-1.67:165:29New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:377.111:344.93:352.54:54-1.57:155:30New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:296.84:312.35:37-1.27:155:31New Moon30Fri
31Sat12:135.111:22 AM6.35:282.06:17-0.77:145:32Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 7:10 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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