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 5h 03m 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 - Feb 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:316.34:372.15:33-0.77:135:33Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:075.011:16 AM6.05:252.16:11-0.37:125:34Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:445.012:015.56:142.16:470.17:115:35Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:205.012:465.07:032.17:210.77:105:37Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:554.91:334.47:552.17:551.27:095:38Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:334.92:303.98:592.08:311.77:085:39Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:164.93:483.610:111.99:162.17:075:40Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:034.95:193.411:181.610:132.57:065:41Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:535.06:483.512:201.27:055:42Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:435.27:573.71:150.87:045:43Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:345.48:423.912:172.82:020.47:035:44Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:225.69:184.21:162.72:420.07:025:45Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:075.99:514.42:072.63:19-0.37:015:46Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:486.110:244.62:502.43:54-0.57:005:47New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:296.210:574.83:312.24:29-0.66:595:49New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:116.211:315.04:132.05:04-0.56:575:50New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:556.04:571.85:40-0.36:565:51New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:055.211:43 AM5.75:461.56:160.16:555:52Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:415.312:355.26:371.36:530.66:545:53Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:195.51:334.77:351.17:331.16:535:54Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:025.62:434.28:421.08:191.76:515:55First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:535.64:123.810:010.89:192.26:505:56First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:535.75:463.811:170.410:342.56:495:57First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:595.87:113.912:260.16:475:58First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:045.98:134.21:29-0.26:465:59Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:086.09:004.51:042.52:23-0.56:456:00Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:056.19:404.82:062.23:09-0.66:436:01Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:556.110:164.92:582.03:50-0.66:426:02Full Moon28Sun
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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