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 4h 05m 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 - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:324.610:296.24:56-0.64:342.36:148:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:064.75:33-0.55:172.26:158:17Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:384.86:07-0.26:002.16:168:16Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:084.96:390.16:422.06:168:15Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:295.21:364.97:080.57:252.06:178:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:114.82:055.07:360.98:101.96:188:12Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:544.42:355.08:021.49:001.86:198:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:434.03:085.08:301.810:021.76:208:10Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:463.63:495.09:012.211:141.56:218:09Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:143.34:405.19:442.66:218:08Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:483.35:375.312:201.210:49 AM2.86:228:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:103.56:335.51:200.812:013.06:238:06Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:033.87:305.82:140.41:102.96:248:04Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:414.18:246.13:010.02:152.76:258:03Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:144.59:166.33:42-0.43:122.46:268:02Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:474.810:056.54:21-0.64:032.06:278:01New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:215.110:546.44:59-0.64:521.66:277:59New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:575.511:466.15:37-0.45:441.26:287:58New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:355.76:16-0.16:380.86:297:57Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:415.71:146.06:550.47:350.66:307:55Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:395.21:566.17:351.08:350.56:317:54Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:414.62:426.18:161.69:440.56:327:53First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:574.13:356.09:042.111:010.46:327:51First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:303.84:395.910:082.66:337:50First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:003.85:485.812:150.311:29 AM2.86:347:49First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:154.06:555.81:220.112:472.86:357:47Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:094.37:585.82:210.01:572.76:367:46Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:494.58:535.83:11-0.12:562.46:377:44Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:224.79:395.83:52-0.13:442.16:387:43Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:514.910:205.74:280.04:251.86:387:41Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:195.010:595.55:010.25:041.66:397:40Full Moon31Tue
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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