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 4h 18m 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 - Apr 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:391.01:501.18:22-0.38:51-0.36:166:44Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:281.12:381.19:18-0.39:33-0.36:156:45Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:161.23:251.210:11-0.210:14-0.26:136:45Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:051.34:141.211:04-0.210:54-0.26:126:46Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:551.45:041.211:57-0.111:39-0.16:116:47Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:471.45:561.212:52-0.16:106:47Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:421.46:531.212:34-0.11:490.06:096:48Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:431.37:561.11:40-0.12:480.06:086:48Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:471.29:041.12:480.03:460.06:066:49Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:521.210:111.13:53-0.14:43-0.16:056:50Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:521.111:131.14:55-0.15:37-0.16:046:50Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:461.15:53-0.16:29-0.26:036:51Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:091.112:351.16:47-0.17:17-0.26:026:51Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:001.21:191.17:39-0.18:03-0.26:016:52Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:471.22:021.18:28-0.18:45-0.26:006:53New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:301.22:421.19:14-0.19:24-0.15:596:53New Moon16Sun
17Mon3:111.33:201.19:580.09:57-0.15:586:54New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:491.33:561.110:400.010:18-0.15:566:54New Moon18Tue
19Wed4:231.34:271.111:200.010:13-0.15:556:55Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:511.24:531.011:590.010:38-0.25:546:56Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:091.25:211.012:390.05:536:56Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:371.15:580.91:200.05:526:57Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:161.06:440.82:09-0.15:516:57First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:040.97:390.712:50-0.43:05-0.25:506:58First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:000.88:500.61:48-0.44:00-0.35:496:59First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:070.810:140.62:54-0.44:53-0.45:486:59First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:240.811:220.74:12-0.45:44-0.55:477:00Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:310.85:45-0.46:33-0.55:477:01Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:190.812:280.86:59-0.57:22-0.55:467:01Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:120.92:200.99:02-0.59:11-0.56:458:02Full Moon30Sun
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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