Tides Today & Tomorrow in Palatka, St Johns River, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palatka, St Johns River, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 5:02 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:25 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8720774
Common Questions About Tides

Palatka, St Johns River, FL Tides - Sep 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:292.19:052.13:091.03:140.97:037:49Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:202.19:592.14:011.04:000.97:047:48Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:162.010:552.04:540.94:480.97:047:47Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:121.911:502.05:470.95:390.87:057:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:081.96:390.86:320.77:057:44Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:422.01:001.97:310.77:250.77:067:43Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:292.01:491.98:210.78:180.67:067:42Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:142.02:361.99:090.69:100.67:077:41Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:551.93:211.99:550.69:590.67:077:40New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:341.94:041.910:390.610:470.67:087:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri4:102.04:441.911:190.611:330.77:087:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:442.05:222.011:550.77:097:36Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:182.05:582.012:180.712:170.77:097:35Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:582.06:372.11:060.812:170.77:107:34Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:442.17:252.11:580.812:560.77:107:32Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:372.08:272.12:560.91:490.77:117:31First Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:422.09:422.13:570.93:120.87:117:30First Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:582.010:532.14:570.84:540.87:127:29First Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:112.011:572.25:550.86:010.77:137:27Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:152.16:520.87:030.77:137:26Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:552.21:142.27:470.88:010.77:147:25Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:482.32:092.38:400.88:570.87:147:24Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:382.43:012.49:310.89:510.97:157:22Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:272.43:512.410:200.910:420.97:157:21Full Moon24Thu
25Fri4:142.44:402.511:061.011:311.07:167:20Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:592.55:272.511:501.17:167:19Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:432.56:122.512:181.112:311.17:177:17Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:252.56:542.51:041.21:091.27:177:16Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:072.47:362.51:501.31:421.27:187:15Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:492.48:192.42:371.31:401.27:187:14Third Quarter30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8720774)

Common Questions About Palatka, St Johns River, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Palatka, St Johns River, FL today?

Slack tide in Palatka, St Johns River, FL is approximately 8:13 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 Palatka, St Johns River, FL?

Palatka, St Johns River, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Palatka, St Johns River, FL 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 Palatka, St Johns River, FL?

Tide predictions for Palatka, St Johns River, FL 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 Palatka, St Johns River, FL?

Tide data for Palatka, St Johns River, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8720774. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8720774.

What is the moon phase in Palatka, St Johns River, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Palatka, St Johns River, FL is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Palatka, St Johns River, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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