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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide : 6:42 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 12:58 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414131
Common Questions About Tides

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA Tides - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:364.31:564.28:533.09:090.87:064:52Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:234.53:063.910:192.89:591.17:074:51Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:044.74:293.611:252.410:471.37:084:51Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:404.95:463.612:211.87:094:51Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:165.26:583.71:101.27:104:51Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:525.57:593.912:191.81:540.67:104:51Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:295.98:504.11:061.92:340.07:114:51Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:066.29:374.31:512.13:13-0.57:124:51Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:436.410:234.42:342.23:53-0.97:134:51New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:226.611:114.63:172.24:35-1.27:144:51New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:046.64:012.35:18-1.37:144:52New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:004.710:49 AM6.54:502.46:04-1.27:154:52Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:484.711:39 AM6.25:452.56:50-1.07:164:52Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:374.812:345.76:462.57:38-0.67:174:52Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:285.01:345.17:572.48:29-0.17:174:53First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:235.22:474.59:222.29:250.57:184:53First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:185.44:154.110:451.710:241.07:184:53First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:095.75:433.911:561.111:201.47:194:54First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:585.97:063.91:000.57:204:54Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:466.28:164.012:171.81:560.07:204:55Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:326.39:114.21:132.02:44-0.47:214:55Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:146.49:594.32:052.23:26-0.77:214:56Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:536.410:434.42:512.34:06-0.87:224:56Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:306.311:254.53:332.44:44-0.87:224:57Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:066.14:132.55:21-0.77:224:57Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:054.510:42 AM5.84:532.65:56-0.57:234:58Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:424.511:19 AM5.55:352.76:30-0.27:234:59Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:184.511:57 AM5.26:192.87:030.17:234:59Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:544.512:374.87:062.87:350.57:245:00Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:314.61:224.48:022.88:100.97:245:01Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:124.72:183.99:152.68:551.27:245:02Third Quarter31Tue
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 3:50 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 6% 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 (6% 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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