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 6h 44m 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 - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:244.06:21-1.55:242.95:508:25Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:134.07:07-1.56:143.05:498:26Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:146.03:034.17:53-1.47:143.05:498:26Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:065.83:544.28:42-1.18:243.05:498:27Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:055.34:434.59:32-0.79:512.75:488:28Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:134.75:274.810:24-0.311:232.25:488:28Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:384.26:095.211:160.35:488:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:083.86:495.612:371.412:050.95:488:29Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:363.67:296.01:430.612:541.45:488:30Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:583.68:116.22:41-0.21:441.95:488:30Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:053.88:536.43:32-0.82:362.25:488:31Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:023.99:346.44:19-1.23:252.55:488:31New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:554.010:146.35:03-1.44:102.75:488:32New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:464.05:46-1.44:532.85:488:32New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:334.06:29-1.35:373.05:488:32New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:164.07:10-1.06:243.05:488:33Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:145.62:574.07:49-0.87:143.15:488:33Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:555.33:384.18:27-0.48:083.15:488:33Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:384.84:174.29:030.09:133.05:488:34Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:254.44:534.39:400.410:332.75:488:34First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:243.95:254.510:170.911:462.35:498:34First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:433.45:554.810:571.35:498:34First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:103.26:275.112:461.711:37 AM1.75:498:34First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:363.27:015.41:401.112:182.15:498:34Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:553.37:395.72:290.51:042.45:508:35Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:563.68:206.03:14-0.21:552.75:508:35Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:463.89:036.33:57-0.72:482.85:508:35Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:344.09:476.54:39-1.23:372.95:518:35Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:204.15:22-1.54:252.95:518:35Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:054.26:06-1.65:172.95:528:35Full Moon30Thu
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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