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 5h 43m 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 - May 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:031.03:120.910:00-0.49:59-0.56:448:02Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:541.14:030.910:55-0.410:48-0.46:438:03Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:471.24:551.011:49-0.411:38-0.46:428:04Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:401.25:481.012:42-0.36:418:04Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:341.26:431.012:30-0.41:36-0.36:408:05Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:281.17:400.91:26-0.32:30-0.36:408:06Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:241.18:400.92:27-0.33:25-0.36:398:06Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:221.09:440.93:29-0.34:20-0.36:388:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:210.910:470.94:29-0.35:13-0.36:378:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed11:180.911:480.95:28-0.36:05-0.46:378:08Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:120.96:25-0.36:54-0.46:368:09Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:430.91:010.97:19-0.37:41-0.46:358:09Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:331.01:460.98:11-0.38:26-0.46:358:10Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:191.02:300.99:00-0.39:09-0.46:348:11Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:031.03:110.89:48-0.39:48-0.46:338:11New Moon15Mon
16Tue3:441.03:510.810:34-0.310:23-0.46:338:12New Moon16Tue
17Wed4:241.04:280.811:18-0.310:47-0.46:328:13New Moon17Wed
18Thu5:000.95:030.712:01-0.36:328:13New Moon18Thu
19Fri5:300.95:330.712:43-0.36:318:14Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:510.86:030.61:23-0.46:308:14Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:170.86:400.52:03-0.46:308:15Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:550.77:250.512:39-0.62:42-0.56:308:16Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:410.78:180.51:29-0.63:22-0.56:298:16First Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:330.69:220.42:26-0.64:06-0.66:298:17First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:330.610:390.53:34-0.64:53-0.66:288:17First Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:430.611:500.64:59-0.65:43-0.76:288:18Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:550.66:28-0.66:36-0.76:278:19Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:510.712:570.67:39-0.67:35-0.76:278:19Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:470.81:540.68:43-0.68:36-0.76:278:20Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:420.82:490.79:42-0.69:35-0.76:278:20Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:360.93:440.710:38-0.610:31-0.66:268:21Full Moon31Wed
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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