Tides Today & Tomorrow in Crescent City, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Crescent City, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 20m at 9:50 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:115.811:37 AM7.35:543.86:52-0.47:444:56New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:465.812:137.16:333.87:26-0.37:444:57Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:205.812:516.87:153.78:000.07:444:58Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:555.91:316.38:023.68:330.37:444:59Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:296.02:175.98:553.59:070.87:445:00Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:036.23:135.39:563.29:431.47:445:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:386.44:254.811:022.710:222.07:445:02First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:166.75:544.612:102.17:435:03First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:577.07:284.61:131.37:435:04First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:447.48:494.912:073.22:110.57:435:05Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:347.89:535.41:113.63:04-0.37:435:06Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:278.210:465.82:163.83:55-1.07:425:07Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:208.511:336.13:173.74:43-1.67:425:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:138.74:153.55:31-1.97:425:09Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:176.411:06 AM8.85:103.26:17-1.97:415:10Full Moon15Wed
16Thu1:006.611:59 AM8.56:052.97:02-1.77:415:11Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:436.812:528.07:022.67:46-1.27:405:13Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:266.91:477.38:012.48:29-0.47:405:14Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:097.12:476.49:042.29:120.57:395:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:527.23:555.610:121.99:561.47:395:16Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:387.25:174.911:241.610:432.47:385:17Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:257.26:534.712:371.27:375:19Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:157.28:274.81:440.97:375:20Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:077.19:405.112:443.72:410.57:365:21Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:587.110:315.41:524.03:310.27:355:22Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:477.211:105.62:534.14:130.07:345:24Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:327.211:435.73:434.04:51-0.27:335:25New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:137.34:263.85:26-0.37:335:26New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:135.810:51 AM7.35:043.55:58-0.47:325:27New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:415.911:27 AM7.25:413.36:28-0.37:315:29New Moon30Thu
31Fri1:086.012:037.06:193.16:57-0.27:305:30New Moon31Fri
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 1:02 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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