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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palatka, St Johns River, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 14m at 4:13 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:28 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8720774
Common Questions About Tides

Palatka, St Johns River, FL Tides - Feb 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:501.36:491.31:190.11:170.18:167:04Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:261.27:151.21:420.11:490.18:157:05Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:591.27:501.21:220.12:370.18:157:05Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:361.28:371.11:590.03:450.18:147:06Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:341.19:361.02:480.04:520.08:137:07Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:501.110:530.93:43-0.15:540.08:137:08Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed11:561.04:42-0.16:54-0.18:127:09Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:030.912:531.05:45-0.27:51-0.28:117:10Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:010.91:451.07:07-0.38:45-0.38:107:10Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:540.92:331.08:26-0.39:36-0.38:107:11Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:450.93:191.19:26-0.410:24-0.38:097:12New Moon11Sun
12Mon3:341.04:051.110:20-0.411:10-0.38:087:13New Moon12Mon
13Tue4:231.04:511.211:12-0.411:55-0.38:077:14New Moon13Tue
14Wed5:131.15:371.212:03-0.38:067:14Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:021.26:251.212:38-0.312:56-0.38:067:15Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:531.37:151.31:22-0.21:52-0.28:057:16Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:471.38:091.32:09-0.12:50-0.18:047:17First Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:451.49:081.33:02-0.13:510.08:037:17First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:491.310:121.24:000.04:510.08:027:18First Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:541.311:151.25:000.05:500.08:017:19First Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:571.36:000.06:480.08:007:20Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:161.312:551.36:580.07:430.07:597:20Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:121.31:471.47:530.08:360.07:587:21Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:041.32:351.48:450.09:260.07:577:22Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:531.33:191.39:350.010:120.07:567:22Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:401.34:011.310:210.010:560.07:557:23Full Moon26Mon
27Tue4:251.34:411.311:040.011:350.07:547:24Full Moon27Tue
28Wed5:071.35:161.311:450.17:537:25Full Moon28Wed
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 7:20 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Palatka, St Johns River, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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