Tides Today & Tomorrow in Crescent City, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Crescent City, CA.
Next low tide : 12:35 pm (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 40m at 8:45 am (4.4 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 - Feb 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:517.89:425.81:363.13:04-0.47:295:30Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:488.010:336.22:423.03:56-0.87:285:32Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:418.111:186.53:412.84:43-1.07:275:33New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:328.111:596.74:352.65:26-1.17:265:34New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:198.05:242.36:07-0.97:255:36New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:386.812:057.76:112.26:46-0.67:245:37New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:166.912:497.26:582.17:23-0.17:235:38Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:536.91:346.67:452.08:000.57:225:39Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:306.82:226.08:342.08:361.27:215:41Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:086.73:155.49:262.09:131.87:195:42First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:486.54:184.910:252.09:552.57:185:43First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:316.45:374.611:311.910:443.07:175:44First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:216.37:064.512:391.77:165:46First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:166.38:244.71:421.47:145:47First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:126.59:195.012:573.62:351.07:135:48Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:056.710:015.32:023.63:190.57:125:49Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:536.910:365.72:563.43:590.17:105:51Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:377.211:096.03:423.14:35-0.27:095:52Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:207.411:406.34:252.75:11-0.47:075:53Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:027.55:072.35:46-0.57:065:54Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:136.611:45 AM7.45:491.96:21-0.47:055:56Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:466.812:307.26:331.66:57-0.17:035:57Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:217.01:186.97:201.37:350.47:025:58Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:587.22:116.48:121.18:161.07:005:59Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:397.33:135.89:090.99:011.66:596:01Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:267.24:255.310:130.89:542.36:576:02Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:207.25:515.111:250.710:592.86:566:03Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:237.17:185.112:390.46:546:04Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:317.18:315.412:173.11:480.16:526:05Waning Crescent29Fri
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 10:40 am — 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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