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 54m at 7:00 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:53 pm (5.1 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 - Apr 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:495.68:225.51:460.42:08-0.55:406:13Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:355.58:516.02:29-0.22:38-0.25:396:13Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:235.19:236.33:15-0.73:090.35:376:14Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:154.59:586.34:04-0.93:400.95:366:15Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:143.810:386.24:57-0.94:131.55:356:16Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:303.35:59-0.74:472.15:336:16Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:263.07:15-0.45:302.75:326:17Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:285.34:523.28:46-0.27:183.15:316:18Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:004.85:493.610:13-0.310:003.05:296:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:454.76:234.011:19-0.411:252.45:286:19Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:054.76:504.312:07-0.45:276:20Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:044.87:154.612:191.812:45-0.35:266:21Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:514.87:364.91:001.21:15-0.15:246:22Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:314.77:565.11:360.81:400.25:236:22Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:084.58:155.32:080.42:020.55:226:23New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:434.38:345.52:390.12:230.85:216:24New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:184.18:545.53:10-0.12:421.25:196:25New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:553.89:155.53:42-0.23:011.65:186:25New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:353.59:385.54:16-0.23:191.95:176:26Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:243.110:055.34:54-0.13:352.35:166:27Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:322.85:400.13:432.55:156:28Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:174.76:390.35:136:28Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:560.45:126:29First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:234.49:160.35:116:30First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:044.35:513.610:170.110:132.95:106:31First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:394.36:024.011:030.011:162.25:096:31First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:524.56:204.511:41-0.15:086:32Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:524.76:425.112:051.412:16-0.15:076:33Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:464.87:095.712:500.512:490.15:066:34Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:394.78:406.32:35-0.32:230.46:057:35Full Moon30Sun
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 10:26 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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