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 3h 25m 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 - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:444.86:076.312:360.612:053.85:426:51First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:545.07:166.21:450.51:283.85:436:49Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:415.28:176.32:420.32:323.65:446:48Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:165.49:076.53:290.23:213.25:456:46Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:465.69:506.64:070.04:012.85:466:44Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:115.810:286.64:400.04:372.45:476:43Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:356.011:056.65:100.05:122.15:486:41Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:596.211:426.45:370.25:461.75:496:39Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:226.36:040.56:221.45:506:37Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:206.212:466.56:300.96:581.25:516:36Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:015.91:106.66:571.47:381.05:526:34Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:465.51:386.77:252.08:220.85:536:32Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:385.22:106.77:562.69:140.75:546:31Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:434.82:516.68:333.110:170.75:556:29Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:074.63:466.69:243.611:300.55:566:27Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:424.64:576.510:423.95:576:25Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:574.96:186.712:450.212:173.85:586:24Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:485.37:336.91:51-0.21:393.45:596:22Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:295.88:397.22:46-0.62:442.76:006:20Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:066.29:387.43:34-0.83:391.86:016:18Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:416.710:337.44:17-0.84:311.06:026:17New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:167.211:267.34:58-0.55:200.36:036:15New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:507.55:370.06:08-0.26:046:13New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:196.912:267.66:160.76:56-0.46:056:11Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:146.51:027.66:551.57:46-0.56:066:10Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:116.01:407.37:352.28:38-0.26:076:08Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:145.52:226.98:193.09:360.16:086:06First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:285.13:116.49:123.510:420.56:096:04First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:554.94:136.010:253.911:540.76:116:03First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:185.05:325.711:584.06:126:01First Quarter30Tue
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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