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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 10m at 5:12 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:45 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414131
Common Questions About Tides

Pillar Point Harbor, Princeton, CA Tides - Dec 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:596.69:154.71:421.42:57-0.87:054:52Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:426.910:104.82:311.63:45-1.37:064:52Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:247.011:064.83:181.84:33-1.67:074:51Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:096.94:062.15:22-1.67:084:51Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:024.810:55 AM6.64:562.36:11-1.47:094:51Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:574.711:44 AM6.25:512.57:00-1.17:104:51Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:524.712:355.76:512.77:50-0.67:114:51Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:504.71:295.17:592.88:42-0.17:124:51Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:494.72:324.59:232.79:370.47:124:51Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:434.93:514.010:442.510:310.97:134:51Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:295.05:123.811:522.011:211.27:144:52Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:095.26:293.712:501.67:154:52Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:465.47:373.812:081.61:391.07:164:52Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:205.68:323.912:531.82:210.67:164:52Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:535.79:174.01:372.02:580.27:174:52Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:255.99:594.22:172.23:33-0.27:184:53Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:566.010:404.32:532.34:07-0.47:184:53New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:286.011:214.33:282.54:42-0.57:194:54New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:006.04:032.65:17-0.67:194:54New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:024.410:34 AM5.94:402.75:53-0.67:204:54New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:424.411:11 AM5.75:212.86:29-0.57:204:55Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:224.411:52 AM5.56:072.97:06-0.37:214:55Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:034.512:385.17:012.97:460.07:214:56Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:474.71:344.78:072.88:320.37:224:56First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:354.92:454.39:302.59:240.77:224:57First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:225.24:154.010:511.910:201.17:234:58First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:095.65:423.911:591.211:161.57:234:58First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:576.07:054.01:010.47:234:59Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:456.48:174.212:141.81:57-0.37:235:00Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:346.79:154.41:132.02:48-0.97:245:00Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:226.910:104.62:102.13:36-1.37:245:01Full Moon31Thu
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 8:28 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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