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 : 9:50 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 32m at 4:22 am (5.1 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 - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:306.54:096.49:20-0.810:012.14:457:55First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:375.74:566.610:080.011:161.74:457:55First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:555.05:436.810:580.94:467:55First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:224.66:307.012:291.111:51 AM1.74:477:54First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:514.57:177.11:360.512:472.54:477:54Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:094.78:027.22:34-0.11:453.04:487:54Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:124.98:477.23:25-0.52:423.34:487:54Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:035.29:307.24:11-0.83:353.44:497:53Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:465.310:127.14:52-0.94:223.54:507:53Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:235.45:31-0.95:043.44:507:52Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:585.46:07-0.95:453.34:517:52Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:325.56:42-0.86:253.24:527:51Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:076.72:055.57:16-0.67:063.14:537:51Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:456.42:375.67:48-0.47:513.04:537:50Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:256.03:095.78:200.08:402.94:547:50Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:095.53:415.88:520.59:362.64:557:49Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:015.04:146.09:251.110:362.34:567:49Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:054.54:506.210:011.711:411.84:577:48Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:264.25:306.510:432.34:587:47Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:584.26:156.812:451.211:35 AM2.94:587:46Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:234.47:077.11:450.512:393.34:597:46Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:304.88:017.52:40-0.21:463.55:007:45Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:235.18:557.93:32-0.92:493.45:017:44Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:105.59:508.24:21-1.53:483.25:027:43New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:525.810:438.35:08-1.94:442.95:037:42New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:346.15:54-2.05:392.55:047:41New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:156.36:38-1.96:342.15:057:40Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:297.81:566.67:21-1.57:321.85:067:39Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:247.22:386.88:04-0.88:331.55:077:38Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:236.43:217.08:460.09:381.35:087:37First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:295.64:057.09:301.010:471.05:097:36First Quarter31Thu
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 7:06 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 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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