Tides Today & Tomorrow in Crescent City, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Crescent City, CA.
Next low tide : in 8m at 12:35 pm (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:52 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9419750
Common Questions About Tides

Crescent City, CA Tides - Dec 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:037.010:215.42:512.63:580.47:244:47Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:367.311:035.73:312.74:340.07:254:47Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:097.411:435.84:092.95:09-0.47:264:46Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:437.54:473.05:45-0.67:274:46Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:226.011:19 AM7.65:263.06:22-0.77:284:46Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:036.011:57 AM7.56:083.17:01-0.87:294:46Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:456.112:397.36:533.27:42-0.67:304:46Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:306.21:256.97:443.28:26-0.47:314:46Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:176.32:196.58:433.19:140.07:314:46Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:076.43:246.09:522.910:050.57:324:46Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:596.74:405.511:072.511:011.07:334:46Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:517.06:055.312:211.97:344:46Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:427.37:285.312:001.51:281.17:354:46Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:327.78:415.51:011.92:270.37:364:46Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:208.09:445.82:002.23:20-0.47:364:46Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:078.310:406.12:562.54:09-0.97:374:47New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:538.411:306.43:492.64:55-1.37:384:47New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:388.34:402.75:39-1.47:384:47New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:176.511:22 AM8.15:292.86:22-1.27:394:48New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:026.512:067.86:172.97:03-1.07:394:48Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:466.512:507.37:062.97:45-0.57:404:49Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:306.51:356.77:573.08:250.07:414:49Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:146.42:236.18:523.19:070.67:414:50Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:596.33:175.59:533.09:491.27:414:50First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:446.34:225.011:002.910:341.87:424:51First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:306.45:404.612:092.57:424:51First Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:156.57:024.51:122.17:434:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:586.78:164.712:172.72:061.67:434:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:406.99:155.01:123.02:511.07:434:54Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:217.110:045.32:053.23:320.57:434:54Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:017.410:475.62:543.34:110.07:434:55Waxing Gibbous31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9419750)

Common Questions About Crescent City, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Crescent City, CA today?

Slack tide in Crescent City, CA is approximately 3:43 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 Crescent City, CA?

Crescent City, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Crescent City, CA 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 Crescent City, CA?

Tide predictions for Crescent City, CA 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 Crescent City, CA?

Tide data for Crescent City, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9419750. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9419750.

What is the moon phase in Crescent City, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Crescent City, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Crescent City, CA 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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