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 1h 29m at 7:42 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:06 pm (5.5 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 - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:564.37:495.21:141.51:160.56:147:59Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:124.48:305.72:170.72:080.76:128:00Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:204.59:116.13:12-0.12:571.06:118:01Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:194.69:516.44:02-0.83:441.36:108:02Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:154.610:326.54:50-1.34:281.56:098:03Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:124.55:38-1.65:121.86:088:04Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:084.46:27-1.65:592.16:078:05Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:024.27:16-1.46:492.46:068:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:445.82:574.18:05-1.17:432.66:058:07Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:325.43:574.18:54-0.68:442.76:048:07Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:224.94:584.19:47-0.210:032.76:038:08Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:204.35:514.210:420.211:282.56:028:09Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:343.96:344.411:350.66:018:10Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:533.77:104.612:372.112:220.96:018:11Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:073.67:444.81:351.61:071.26:008:12Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:163.68:155.02:251.11:501.45:598:13Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:143.78:465.33:080.62:311.75:588:14Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:023.89:175.53:460.13:091.95:578:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:473.99:485.64:22-0.33:452.05:578:15New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:304.010:205.74:58-0.64:192.25:568:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:154.05:34-0.94:532.45:558:17New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:014.06:13-1.05:302.55:558:18New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:454.06:52-1.06:122.75:548:18Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:075.62:294.17:33-1.07:012.75:538:19Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:525.43:164.28:15-0.87:592.75:538:20Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:425.14:044.39:00-0.59:102.65:528:21Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:414.74:534.69:50-0.210:372.35:528:21First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:564.25:394.910:440.211:581.75:518:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:243.96:245.311:380.65:518:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:503.77:085.71:060.912:311.05:508:24Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:123.87:546.12:080.11:251.45:508:24Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 10:54 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 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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