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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide : 10:41 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 3:19 pm (5.4 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 - Oct 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:563.92:585.58:443.210:570.27:056:52Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:293.94:085.110:153.57:066:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:384.15:314.912:080.312:003.47:076:49Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:254.36:454.91:080.31:143.17:086:48Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:574.57:494.92:000.42:132.67:096:46Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:234.78:435.02:430.52:592.27:106:45Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:454.99:285.03:190.63:381.77:116:43Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:055.110:104.93:490.84:131.27:126:42Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:265.310:504.84:171.04:470.87:136:41New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:475.511:314.74:421.35:200.57:136:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:095.65:071.75:550.37:146:38New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:144.511:33 AM5.65:312.16:310.17:156:36New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:014.311:58 AM5.65:562.47:100.07:166:35Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:514.012:275.66:222.87:530.17:176:33Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:483.81:035.56:513.18:450.17:186:32Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:063.71:475.47:293.39:490.27:196:31First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:433.72:475.28:293.511:010.17:206:29First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:444.04:115.010:273.57:216:28First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:244.35:435.012:060.112:133.17:226:27First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:574.77:035.01:010.11:262.47:236:25Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:295.28:165.11:520.22:271.57:246:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:015.79:215.22:380.43:200.67:256:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:346.110:195.13:200.74:09-0.27:266:22Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:086.511:165.04:001.14:56-0.87:276:20Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:436.74:381.65:44-1.27:286:19Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:144.811:20 AM6.75:172.16:33-1.37:296:18Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:144.512:006.55:572.57:24-1.17:306:17Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:154.312:426.26:402.98:16-0.87:316:16Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:234.11:295.77:283.29:13-0.47:326:14Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:444.01:205.27:283.49:170.06:335:13Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:584.12:234.89:053.510:210.36:345:12Third Quarter31Mon
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 7:00 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 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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