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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 51m at 8:31 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:25 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414131
Common Questions About Tides

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA Tides - Oct 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:384.12:215.68:132.89:560.27:056:52First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:033.93:185.29:163.111:060.57:066:51First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:224.04:304.810:533.27:076:49First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:214.15:484.712:100.612:163.07:086:48First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:054.36:574.71:050.71:222.77:096:46Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:384.67:584.71:540.72:162.37:106:45Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:054.88:504.82:350.83:001.87:116:43Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:295.19:354.83:110.93:391.37:126:42Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:535.310:164.83:421.14:140.97:136:41Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:165.510:574.84:111.34:480.57:136:39Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:415.611:394.64:391.65:230.27:146:38Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:075.75:061.95:590.07:156:36Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:234.511:35 AM5.75:332.26:37-0.17:166:35Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:104.312:065.76:032.57:19-0.17:176:33Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:004.112:425.76:372.78:06-0.17:186:32Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:573.91:255.67:173.08:590.07:196:31Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:083.92:185.48:113.210:030.17:206:29Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:224.03:275.19:333.211:110.27:216:28Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:204.34:554.911:213.07:226:27Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:054.66:204.812:120.212:422.47:236:25Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:465.17:364.91:060.41:491.67:246:24Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:255.68:465.01:580.62:470.87:256:23Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:026.09:475.02:450.83:380.07:266:22Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:396.410:425.03:291.14:25-0.67:276:20New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:166.610:374.83:111.54:12-1.06:285:19New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:546.611:334.73:511.84:59-1.16:295:18New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:336.54:322.25:47-1.06:305:17Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:284.511:14 AM6.25:142.56:35-0.86:315:16Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:244.311:57 AM5.86:002.87:24-0.46:325:14Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:254.112:435.46:513.18:170.06:335:13Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat3:354.11:334.97:553.29:150.36:345:12First Quarter31Sat
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 11:28 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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