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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 40m at 8:14 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:41 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414131
Common Questions About Tides

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA Tides - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:073.87:17-0.66:322.76:147:59Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:295.32:573.77:57-0.47:092.96:138:00Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:055.03:543.68:40-0.17:523.06:128:01Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:464.84:593.69:280.18:513.16:118:02Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:334.45:503.810:220.310:273.06:108:03Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:364.16:294.011:150.511:552.76:098:03Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:593.97:004.312:020.76:088:04Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:173.87:304.612:582.212:460.86:078:05Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:303.88:015.01:521.51:291.16:068:06Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:373.98:335.42:400.82:121.36:058:07Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:364.19:065.83:240.02:541.56:048:08Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:304.29:426.24:07-0.73:351.86:038:09New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:234.310:206.44:50-1.34:162.06:028:10New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:194.35:36-1.74:582.36:018:11New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:154.26:25-1.85:452.46:008:11New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:114.27:16-1.86:392.65:598:12Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:406.23:084.28:09-1.57:412.75:598:13Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:365.84:084.39:03-1.28:562.75:588:14Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:385.25:064.510:01-0.710:292.55:578:15First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:524.65:574.710:59-0.211:552.05:568:16First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:184.16:425.111:530.35:568:16First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:433.87:235.41:071.312:440.85:558:17Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:043.78:025.62:090.71:321.35:548:18Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:143.78:395.83:020.12:201.75:548:19Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:113.89:145.93:47-0.43:042.05:538:20Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:013.99:475.94:27-0.73:442.25:538:20Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:483.910:205.85:06-0.94:212.45:528:21Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:343.95:43-0.94:562.65:528:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:173.96:21-0.95:312.85:518:23Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:593.96:58-0.86:092.95:518:23Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:015.42:393.97:35-0.66:523.05:508:24Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:27 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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