Tides Today & Tomorrow in Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 36m at 9:25 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:39 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410680
Common Questions About Tides

Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA Tides - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:275.011:464.24:321.95:170.16:495:23Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:004.45:151.95:390.66:485:24Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:154.311:38 AM3.86:062.05:591.26:475:25Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:484.412:293.17:162.06:171.76:475:26First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:274.52:172.58:581.86:292.26:465:27First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:214.610:481.36:455:28First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:284.811:540.76:445:29First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:355.27:493.312:390.06:435:30Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:335.68:083.51:17-0.76:425:31Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:246.28:323.812:082.61:53-1.26:425:32Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:116.68:584.112:582.22:28-1.66:415:33Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:566.99:284.41:441.73:03-1.76:405:34Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:416.910:004.72:301.33:38-1.66:395:35Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:266.610:334.93:181.04:13-1.36:385:36Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:126.011:105.24:090.84:47-0.76:375:37Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:035.211:495.35:050.75:210.06:365:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:014.26:090.75:550.86:355:38Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:345.41:203.37:280.86:311.66:345:39Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:285.33:362.89:080.77:172.46:325:40Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:385.26:183.010:490.38:592.96:315:41Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:015.27:193.412:02-0.26:305:42Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:165.37:523.812:54-0.56:295:43Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:145.58:184.012:132.71:34-0.86:285:44Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:005.78:414.11:002.32:08-0.96:275:45Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:375.89:014.21:362.02:36-0.86:265:45New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:105.89:214.32:081.73:01-0.76:245:46New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:415.79:404.42:381.43:24-0.56:235:47New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:105.410:004.63:081.23:45-0.26:225:48New Moon28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410680)

Common Questions About Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA today?

Slack tide in Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA is approximately 12:32 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 Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA?

Long Beach, Terminal Island, 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 Long Beach, Terminal Island, 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 Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA?

Tide predictions for Long Beach, Terminal Island, 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 Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA?

Tide data for Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410680. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410680.

What is the moon phase in Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Long Beach, Terminal Island, 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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