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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 10:41 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:58 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414131
Common Questions About Tides

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA Tides - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:076.111:104.43:122.94:26-0.57:135:33Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:446.011:384.53:512.74:58-0.47:125:34Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:205.94:282.65:27-0.27:115:35Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:034.610:56 AM5.65:072.55:540.17:115:36Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:274.711:34 AM5.25:472.36:190.47:105:37Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:504.812:134.86:292.26:420.97:095:38Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:144.912:574.47:132.07:041.47:085:40Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:395.01:493.98:041.87:291.87:075:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:085.13:023.49:101.57:572.37:065:42Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:475.24:483.210:261.28:372.87:055:43Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:405.46:463.311:380.79:473.17:045:44Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:435.68:083.612:450.17:025:45Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:496.08:503.91:44-0.47:015:46Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:546.39:254.312:373.22:34-0.97:005:47Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:566.69:594.61:502.93:19-1.26:595:48Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:516.810:334.92:492.44:01-1.36:585:49New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:446.811:085.23:431.94:42-1.16:575:50New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:376.511:445.54:381.55:21-0.76:565:51New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:335.95:331.15:59-0.16:545:52Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:205.812:295.36:300.86:360.76:535:53Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:575.91:294.67:280.67:111.46:525:54Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:365.92:403.98:320.67:482.16:515:56First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:195.84:163.59:470.58:312.66:495:57First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:135.66:073.411:030.59:403.16:485:58First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:175.47:413.612:140.46:475:59First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:255.38:333.91:180.26:456:00Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:315.49:064.112:313.22:090.06:446:01Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:285.59:344.21:363.02:49-0.16:436:02Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:165.69:584.42:252.73:23-0.16:416:03Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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 1:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 (37% 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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