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 5h 15m 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 - Feb 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:100.91:001.16:21-0.38:04-0.38:167:03Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:151.01:581.17:59-0.39:00-0.38:167:04Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed2:141.02:531.29:03-0.49:54-0.38:157:05New Moon3Wed
4Thu3:091.13:461.310:01-0.410:46-0.38:147:06New Moon4Thu
5Fri4:041.24:381.310:56-0.311:35-0.38:147:07New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:581.35:281.411:49-0.38:137:07Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:511.46:171.412:23-0.212:41-0.28:127:08Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:421.47:061.41:10-0.11:32-0.18:127:09Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:331.57:551.41:580.02:250.08:117:10Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:251.58:461.42:460.03:190.18:107:11First Quarter10Wed
11Thu9:191.49:401.33:360.14:140.18:097:12First Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:161.410:371.34:270.15:080.28:087:12First Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:141.411:331.35:180.16:030.18:087:13First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:091.36:100.16:560.18:077:14Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:271.21:011.37:010.07:480.08:067:15Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:181.21:491.37:510.08:38-0.18:057:15Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:061.22:341.28:40-0.19:25-0.18:047:16Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:531.13:161.29:27-0.110:11-0.18:037:17Full Moon18Thu
19Fri3:371.13:551.210:13-0.110:53-0.18:027:18Full Moon19Fri
20Sat4:191.14:301.110:55-0.111:32-0.18:017:18Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:581.14:591.111:35-0.18:007:19Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:311.15:201.112:05-0.112:11-0.18:007:20Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:561.15:501.112:16-0.112:38-0.17:597:21Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:201.26:291.112:07-0.11:02-0.17:587:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:581.27:151.112:41-0.21:47-0.17:577:22Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:441.18:081.11:25-0.23:21-0.17:557:23Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:411.19:111.02:17-0.24:38-0.17:547:23Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:031.110:361.03:19-0.25:44-0.17:537:24Third Quarter28Sun
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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