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 2h 40m 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 - Jul 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:094.09:326.84:17-1.43:212.85:528:35New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:594.210:196.75:04-1.64:152.85:538:34New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:454.35:50-1.55:062.85:538:34New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:284.46:33-1.35:582.85:548:34New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:074.47:14-1.06:522.75:548:34Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:365.72:434.57:51-0.67:472.75:558:34Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:225.13:184.68:260.08:442.65:558:33Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:084.63:534.78:590.59:502.45:568:33Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:024.04:284.89:311.111:032.15:568:33First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:123.55:044.910:061.65:578:33First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:423.25:425.112:091.710:47 AM2.15:588:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:173.16:225.31:081.211:33 AM2.55:588:32First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:483.37:055.52:030.712:232.85:598:31Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:483.57:515.72:520.21:203.06:008:31Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:313.78:366.03:35-0.22:193.16:008:30Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:093.99:206.24:15-0.63:133.06:018:30Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:464.110:026.44:53-0.93:592.96:028:29Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:214.35:31-1.14:452.86:038:29Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:554.56:08-1.15:342.76:038:28Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:284.76:44-0.96:272.46:048:27Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:186.02:005.07:20-0.67:252.16:058:27Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:115.52:345.27:56-0.18:261.86:068:26Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:094.93:115.58:320.59:361.46:068:25Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:174.23:545.89:101.210:541.06:078:25Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:443.74:436.09:551.86:088:24Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:253.45:386.212:090.510:51 AM2.46:098:23Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:063.56:356.31:180.011:56 AM2.86:108:22Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:233.87:356.42:23-0.51:073.06:108:21Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:154.08:336.53:19-0.82:203.06:118:20Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:584.29:266.54:07-1.03:232.96:128:20Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:364.410:136.54:51-1.04:152.76:138:19New Moon31Mon
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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