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 1h 57m 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 - Feb 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:430.92:131.08:11-0.39:18-0.37:166:04Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:300.92:531.09:01-0.310:02-0.37:156:04Full Moon2Thu
3Fri3:150.93:321.19:49-0.310:42-0.37:156:05Full Moon3Fri
4Sat3:591.04:101.110:36-0.311:19-0.27:146:06Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:421.14:501.111:23-0.211:52-0.27:136:07Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:261.25:341.212:14-0.27:136:08Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:131.26:221.212:20-0.21:13-0.17:126:09Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:061.27:171.112:53-0.12:160.07:116:09Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:101.28:231.11:52-0.13:210.07:116:10Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:211.29:351.13:130.04:240.07:106:11Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:311.210:441.14:25-0.15:250.07:096:12Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:351.211:461.15:31-0.16:24-0.17:086:13Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:321.26:32-0.17:20-0.17:076:13Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:431.21:241.37:30-0.18:13-0.17:076:14Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:371.22:131.38:23-0.19:02-0.17:066:15New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:281.22:581.39:13-0.19:48-0.17:056:16New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:161.33:401.310:000.010:300.07:046:16New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:011.34:201.310:430.011:080.07:036:17New Moon18Sat
19Sun4:431.34:571.311:240.111:410.17:026:18Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:221.45:311.312:040.27:016:19Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:561.46:021.312:000.212:430.27:006:19Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:271.46:331.21:250.26:596:20Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:561.37:111.212:230.12:180.26:586:21First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:361.38:011.11:070.13:180.26:576:22First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:381.29:101.02:000.04:190.16:566:22First Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:021.110:260.93:00-0.15:180.06:556:23First Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:101.011:300.84:05-0.16:15-0.16:546:24Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:051.05:21-0.27:08-0.26:536:24Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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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