Tides Today & Tomorrow in Crescent City, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Crescent City, CA.
Next low tide : 11:15 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 24m at 4:14 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9419750
Common Questions About Tides

Crescent City, CA Tides - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:325.36:424.711:140.511:313.65:137:14Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:475.07:285.012:140.55:117:15Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:084.98:035.312:493.21:070.55:107:16Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:215.08:335.71:492.51:540.65:097:17Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:245.29:036.22:381.72:360.75:077:18Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:225.49:336.73:230.83:160.95:067:19Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:175.710:057.24:05-0.13:551.25:057:20New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:105.810:407.64:48-0.94:351.65:047:21New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:025.95:32-1.55:172.05:037:23New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:565.86:19-1.96:012.45:027:24New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:535.77:08-2.06:492.75:007:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:457.72:535.58:00-1.97:443.04:597:26Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:367.33:575.48:57-1.58:493.24:587:27Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:356.75:045.49:58-1.110:083.24:577:28First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:456.16:065.611:01-0.611:352.94:567:29First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:055.67:015.812:03-0.24:557:30First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:285.27:476.112:562.31:010.24:547:31Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:465.08:276.42:021.51:530.74:537:32Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:545.09:026.72:570.82:391.14:537:33Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:525.19:346.93:430.23:201.64:527:34Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:445.210:046.94:23-0.33:592.14:517:35Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:315.210:337.05:01-0.74:352.44:507:36Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:155.35:36-0.95:112.84:497:36Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:575.36:11-0.95:463.04:487:37Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:405.26:47-0.96:233.24:487:38Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:076.62:245.17:25-0.87:013.44:477:39Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:426.33:115.08:06-0.67:453.54:467:40Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:216.04:014.98:49-0.38:373.64:467:41Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:065.74:524.99:35-0.19:423.64:457:42Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:005.35:395.110:230.210:583.34:457:42Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:074.96:205.411:120.44:447:43Third Quarter31Fri
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 7:44 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 37% 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 (37% 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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