Crescent City tides today
- Tide now 2.3 ft ↓ falling · low 8:14 pm (-1.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:20–8:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.3 ft · 54 °F moderate · 10.2 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 55 °F from the NNW, gusts 9 · clear sky
- Surf today 2.6–4.0 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 6:00–6:45 pm
- Sun 7:44 am–6:16 pm 10 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
Today in Crescent City there are high tides at 2:02 am (6.0 ft) and 1:04 pm (8.1 ft) and low tides at 7:04 am and 8:14 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:14 pm. The sun rises at 7:44 am and sets at 6:16 pm: 10 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:00 am to 4:00 am and from 2:32 pm to 4:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (6 mph). Clear sky, 55 °F.
Fishing in Crescent City today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:04 am
- Sunrise at 7:44 am
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and 5.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:04 am low tide and sunrise. Also good from 2:00 am to 3:00 am, with the 2:02 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 7:20 pm to 8:20 pm, with the 8:14 pm low tide and moonrise.
Species with the most records nearby: black rockfish, lingcod and Chinook salmon. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black rockfish and lingcod. What you can catch
Beach day in Crescent City
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Dangerous for swimming: 5.3 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 5.3 ft
5.3 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:14 pm
Low tide at 7:04 am and 8:14 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:02 am and 1:04 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Crescent City
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- Pebble Beach 1.7 mi · W
- Parking
- Crescent Beach 2.8 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Crescent City
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:02 am 6.0 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 7:04 am 2.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:04 pm 8.1 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 8:14 pm -1.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 2 min to low tide at 8:14 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 2:02 am high tide and 87 for the 1:04 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 9.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 24 (8.8 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-2.4 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 91, 9.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 36, 1.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:44 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 2:02 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 7:04 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 1:04 pm · 8.1 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · -1.4 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 2:00 am · 2:32 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:46 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 2:58 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 7:51 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 1:50 pm · 7.9 ft | Low tide 9:07 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 84 | 83% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:37 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:47 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 3:59 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 8:45 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 2:42 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 10:06 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 73% | Major periods 4:09 am · 4:40 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:48 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 5:06 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:53 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 3:44 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 11:09 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:49 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 5:14 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 10:17 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 11:14 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:50 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 6:15 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 11:47 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 5.9 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 39% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:25 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:52 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 12:17 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:08 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 1:06 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 6:48 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 66 | 29% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:11 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Crescent City station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Crescent City. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Crescent City
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.7 ft
- Significant5.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 7.2 ft with a period of 15 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:12 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46027, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Crescent City today
Surf today
Fair- 2.6–4.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.3 ft swell at 7 s from the northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:04 pm)
- Light: First light 7:16 am · sunrise 7:44 am · sunset 6:16 pm · last light 6:45 pm
- Tide: high 2:02 am (6.0 ft), low 7:04 am (2.8 ft), high 1:04 pm (8.1 ft) and low 8:14 pm (-1.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 53.6 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 144 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:16 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Crescent City today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (1:04 pm): little current from 12:40 pm to 1:20 pm
- 4.1 ft swell at 7 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:02 am (1:40–2:30 am), low tide 7:04 am (6:30–7:30 am), high tide 1:04 pm (12:40–1:20 pm) and low tide 8:14 pm (7:50–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.7 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:45 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 7:20 am to 8:30 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Point St. George Reef Offshore State Marine Conservation Area 12 mi
- Pacific Quest Dive Center 0.5 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Weather in Crescent City
Now in Crescent City
- Low / high
- 41 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 36
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.12 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 45° | 42° | 42° | 45° | 55° | 58° | 53° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NE | 3 NE | 4 NE | 2 ENE | 1 WSW | 7 NW | 4 N | 4 NE |
| Gusts | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Waves | 5.2 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 53° 4 N 5.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 4 NE 5.5 ft
- 12:00 am 46° 3 NE 5.6 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 4 NE 5.6 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 4 NNE 5.6 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 5 NNE 5.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 52° 3 NNW 5.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 51° 6 NW 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 58 °F | 7 mph NNE | 5.6 ft | 2:02 am · 1:04 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 55 °F | 6 mph N | 5.6 ft | 2:58 am · 1:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 51 °F | 5 mph NNE | 4.9 ft | 3:59 am · 2:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 51 °F | 4 mph SE | 3.9 ft | 5:06 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 53 °F | 9 mph NNE | 5.1 ft | 5:14 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 55 °F | 4 mph E | 7.2 ft | 6:15 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 58 °F | 4 mph E | 7.2 ft | 7:08 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 57 °F | 4 mph SSE | 6.0 ft | 7:51 am · 8:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 56 °F | 5 mph SSE | 9.1 ft | 8:30 am · 9:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 55 °F | 6 mph SSE | 12 ft | 9:04 am · 10:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 56 °F | 5 mph S | 10.0 ft | 9:36 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 60 °F | 9 mph SSE | 12 ft | 10:08 am · 11:42 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 61 °F | 13 mph SSE | 11 ft | 10:38 am | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 62 °F | 13 mph SE | 12 ft | 12:25 am · 11:09 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 42° / 55° 5.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 43° / 51° 4.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 41° / 51° 3.9 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 41° / 53° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 55° 7.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 58° 7.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 57° 6.0 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.8 °F; normal high: 63 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:12 pm (local time).
The sun in Crescent City
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:43 am
- Full dark 7:17 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:45 pm
- Solar noon 1:01 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 32 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:37 pm
- Full dark 7:17 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,441 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Crescent City
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:00–4:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:32–4:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:37–11:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:24–8:24 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 12:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Crescent City
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- B Street Pier 0.9 mi
- Jetty 0.6 mi
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from Crescent City) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.2 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 mi
- 66 ft deep2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.2 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.3 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Crescent CityTides nearby
All places in California, A to Z (712) →Crescent City at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,774 people. Coordinates: 41.756° N, 124.202° W.
- It is 734 mi northwest of San Diego, the main place in California. The sun rises 41 min later and sets 15 min later than in San Diego.
- The nearest tide station, Crescent City, is 1.1 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Crescent Harbor (1.0 mi), Pebble Beach (1.6 mi), Crescent Beach (3.0 mi).
Questions about Crescent CityQuestions
What time is high tide today in Crescent City?
Today in Crescent City there are high tides at 2:02 am (6.0 ft) and 1:04 pm (8.1 ft) and low tides at 7:04 am and 8:14 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Crescent City?
At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Crescent City?
At 7:46 am. First light comes at 6:44 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:00–4:00 am, Minor 10:37–11:37 am, Major 2:32–4:32 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Crescent City?
Mainly clear, from 41 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Crescent City?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.3 ft waves with a period of 10.2 s from the west-northwest. The water is 54.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Crescent City?
The best time to visit Crescent City is from July to August: highs of 68 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Crescent City (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).