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 3h 52m 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 - Mar 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:216.211:53 AM6.76:012.06:220.26:526:06New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:456.512:316.46:381.76:480.76:506:07Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:096.61:136.17:161.47:161.26:486:08Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:356.82:005.77:591.27:451.86:476:10Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:046.92:555.28:461.08:172.46:456:11Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:396.94:054.89:420.88:563.06:446:12First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:226.95:354.510:490.79:493.56:426:13First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:196.97:144.612:050.46:406:14First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:326.98:295.01:200.06:396:15First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:517.09:205.412:463.82:24-0.46:376:16Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:047.210:015.82:073.43:18-0.86:356:18Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:077.510:386.33:122.74:05-1.06:346:19Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:057.611:136.74:071.94:48-1.06:326:20Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:587.511:487.14:581.25:27-0.76:306:21Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:507.25:470.66:05-0.26:296:22Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:217.412:416.86:340.26:420.56:276:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:557.41:336.37:220.07:191.36:256:24Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:307.42:285.78:100.07:562.16:236:26Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:067.13:305.29:010.28:362.86:226:27Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:456.74:444.89:580.49:223.46:206:28Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:316.36:164.611:050.710:273.86:186:29Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:305.97:464.712:190.86:176:30Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:455.78:464.912:004.01:290.86:156:31Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:025.79:255.11:273.82:250.66:136:32Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:065.89:545.32:283.43:100.46:116:33Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:576.010:195.63:142.93:460.36:106:34Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:426.110:435.93:532.34:170.36:086:35Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:236.211:066.24:301.84:460.46:066:37New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:036.211:296.55:051.25:140.66:056:38New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:446.111:536.85:400.75:430.96:036:39New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:276.06:160.36:121.46:016:40New Moon31Mon
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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