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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Palatka, St Johns River, FL.
Next low tide : in 44m at 2:45 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:40 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8720774
Common Questions About Tides

Palatka, St Johns River, FL Tides - Dec 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:171.76:210.56:570.57:045:27Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:311.61:031.77:040.47:480.57:045:27Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:141.61:471.77:470.48:370.47:055:27Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:561.52:301.68:280.49:260.47:065:27Full Moon4Sun
5Mon2:361.53:101.69:040.310:130.47:075:27Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:151.43:461.59:320.310:580.47:075:27Full Moon6Tue
7Wed3:511.34:171.59:530.211:420.37:085:27Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:271.34:461.510:250.27:095:27Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:051.35:211.412:250.311:06 AM0.17:105:27Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:491.26:051.41:070.311:55 AM0.17:105:28Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:411.26:571.41:500.212:550.17:115:28Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:431.27:581.32:360.22:160.17:125:28Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:541.39:081.33:250.13:420.17:125:28Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:041.310:181.34:160.14:510.17:135:29Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu11:071.411:201.45:090.15:550.17:145:29Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:051.56:040.06:550.17:145:29Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:171.41:001.67:000.07:530.17:155:30Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:101.41:531.67:570.08:490.17:155:30New Moon18Sun
19Mon2:031.52:461.68:520.19:420.17:165:31New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:551.53:371.69:440.110:330.27:165:31New Moon20Tue
21Wed3:461.54:271.610:350.111:230.27:175:31Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:381.55:151.511:230.27:175:32Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:281.46:011.512:110.212:110.27:185:33Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:181.46:461.412:580.31:000.37:185:33Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:081.47:321.41:430.31:510.37:195:34First Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:011.48:221.32:290.32:450.37:195:34First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:561.39:161.33:140.33:410.37:205:35First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:531.310:111.23:590.24:370.37:205:35First Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:491.311:051.24:450.25:320.27:205:36Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:421.311:551.25:310.16:260.17:215:37Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:321.36:180.17:200.17:215:37Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 5:42 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 36% 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 (36% 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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