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 1h 07m at 8:46 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:414.48:255.31:571.41:560.46:147:59Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:534.59:015.82:530.52:430.86:128:00Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:564.69:376.33:44-0.43:271.16:118:01Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:554.510:156.54:32-1.24:091.56:108:02New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:554.410:546.65:21-1.64:501.96:098:03New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:554.36:11-1.85:342.36:088:04New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:544.17:02-1.76:212.66:078:05Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:236.22:554.07:54-1.57:142.86:068:06Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:125.84:023.98:48-1.08:153.06:058:07Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:045.35:114.09:46-0.69:363.06:048:07First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:044.76:064.110:46-0.211:132.86:038:08First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:184.26:504.311:410.26:028:09First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:403.97:264.512:302.412:290.66:018:10First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:563.77:564.71:321.91:130.96:018:11Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:073.78:235.02:241.31:531.26:008:12Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:083.78:505.23:080.72:321.65:598:13Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:593.89:165.43:450.23:071.85:588:13Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:453.89:445.64:21-0.23:402.15:578:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri11:313.910:125.64:55-0.64:122.45:578:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:183.95:31-0.84:432.65:568:16Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:053.96:09-0.95:142.85:558:17Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:523.86:48-0.95:492.95:558:18Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:393.87:28-0.96:323.15:548:18Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:285.53:293.88:11-0.87:243.15:538:19Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:145.34:194.08:55-0.78:303.15:538:20Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:084.95:044.29:44-0.49:592.95:528:21Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:154.55:444.510:36-0.111:302.35:528:21Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:424.16:205.011:270.35:518:22Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:123.86:585.412:421.612:160.85:518:23Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:373.87:385.91:450.61:051.25:508:24Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:563.88:206.32:43-0.31:561.75:508:24Waning Crescent31Wed
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 12:02 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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