Crescent City Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, September 18 · NOAA station 9419750 (Crescent City)
Tides live · forecast as of 7:40 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.6 ft
▼ Falling · 0.9 ft/hr
Next high
8:10 AM
4.6 ft · in 12h 30m
Next low
12:41 AM
1.1 ft · in 5h 1m
Wind
5 mph N
Light breeze · gusts 12
Fishing score
82 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | High | 6:40 AM | 4.6 ft |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Low | 10:46 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Fri, Sep 18 | High | 4:51 PM | 5.9 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Low | 12:41 AM | 1.1 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | High | 8:10 AM | 4.6 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Low | 12:12 PM | 4.1 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | High | 6:04 PM | 5.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Crescent City
Today in Crescent City, high tide arrives at 6:40 AM (4.6 ft) and again at 4:51 PM (5.9 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:46 AM (3.9 ft). That's a 2.0-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 7:20 PM, under a first quarter (49% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 12:41 AM (1.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
82/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMGood
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:00 AM
- Sunset
- 7:20 PM
First Quarter
49% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
59°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 5 mph Ngusts 12
- Waves
- 3.3 ft @ 9s
- Water temp
- 56°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
62° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Sep 19
59° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Sep 20
66° / 54°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Sep 21
75° / 51°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Sep 22
78° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Sep 23
73° / 52°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Sep 24
72° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
What's Biting at Crescent City
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current CDFW regulations before keeping any fish.
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Season: April – November
Baits: Large swimbaits, Metal jigs, Live mackerel
Big baits, rocky bottom, and patience. Lings follow hooked fish up — keep a net ready at the surface.
Rockfish
Sebastes spp.
Season: April – December (check regs)
Baits: Shrimp flies, Metal jigs, Squid strips
Fish vertically over reef and kelp. Keep the bait just off bottom to dodge snags and hook quality grade.
King Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Season: June – September (check regs)
Baits: Trolled anchovies, Spoons, Hoochies
Troll bait near bait schools and temperature breaks. Early season fishes deep; late season pushes near river mouths.
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Season: March – October
Baits: Squid, Shrimp, Small crabs
Drop baits into rocky holes and jetty gaps. Strong first run — keep them out of the rocks.
Barred Surfperch
Amphistichus argenteus
Season: Year-round, best in winter–spring
Baits: Sand crabs, Gulp! sandworms, Motor oil grubs
Carolina rig in the first trough behind the shorebreak. Follow the tide in — perch feed where sand crabs wash out.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Line & Leader
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Terminal Tackle
Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp Offset Circle Sea Hook — 4/0, 50-Pack
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Terminal Tackle
MO's Bank Sinkers — 3 oz, 26-Pack
The everyday surf weight for moderate current — heavy enough to hold a bait through a push, light enough to cast on a medium rod all morning.
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Crescent City Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Crescent City today?
High tide in Crescent City today is at 6:40 AM (4.6 ft) and again at 4:51 PM (5.9 ft), measured at NOAA station 9419750 (Crescent City).
›What time is low tide in Crescent City today?
Low tide in Crescent City today is at 10:46 AM (3.9 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Crescent City today?
Today's best fishing window at Crescent City is 7:30 PM–9:30 PM (rated Excellent, 81/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Crescent City in September?
In September, the most active species at Crescent City are Lingcod, Rockfish, King Salmon, Cabezon. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Crescent City tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9419750 (Crescent City) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Crescent City
Crescent City sits on California's far north coast, where cold, nutrient-rich water pushes big lingcod and rockfish close to shore. The harbor jetty and Battery Point produce year-round, and the Smith River mouth draws salmon in the fall.