Thursday, August 6 · NOAA station 9419750 (Crescent City)
Updated 3:33 AM PT
Tide now
2.9 ft
▲ Rising · 0.9 ft/hr
Next high
6:30 AM
4.4 ft · in 2h 56m
Next low
11:12 AM
2.9 ft · in 7h 38m
Fishing score
73 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 12:12 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 6:30 AM | 4.4 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 11:12 AM | 2.9 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 5:51 PM | 7.1 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 1:24 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 8:08 AM | 4.4 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 12:19 PM | 3.4 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 6:53 PM | 7.2 ft |
Today in Crescent City, high tide arrives at 6:30 AM (4.4 ft) and again at 5:51 PM (7.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:12 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 11:12 AM (2.9 ft). That's a 6.3-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 8:28 PM, under a last quarter (45% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 1:24 AM (0.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Best windows today
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Last Quarter
45% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
55°F
Fog
Today
58° / 54°
Best: 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Fri, Aug 7
59° / 53°
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Aug 8
83° / 57°
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Aug 9
83° / 57°
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Aug 10
86° / 57°
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Aug 11
84° / 58°
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Wed, Aug 12
97° / 59°
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
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.
Matched to the species feeding at Crescent City right now.
Lures
IronWorks Coastal Jig Assortment
Six jigs from 1–4 oz for rockfish, lingcod, and yo-yo yellowtail.
Accessories
TideGrip Folding Landing Net
Rubber-coated mesh, telescoping handle, folds flat for the jetty walk.
Line & Leader
DeepTide X8 Braided Line — 30 lb
Eight-strand braid with near-zero stretch. Feel every tick of the bottom.
Accessories
SaltShield Aluminum Pliers
Corrosion-proof pliers with tungsten cutters that shear braid clean.
High tide in Crescent City today is at 6:30 AM (4.4 ft) and again at 5:51 PM (7.1 ft), measured at NOAA station 9419750 (Crescent City).
Low tide in Crescent City today is at 12:12 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 11:12 AM (2.9 ft).
Today's best fishing window at Crescent City is 7:30 PM–9:30 PM (rated Excellent, 87/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
In August, the most active species at Crescent City are Lingcod, Rockfish, King Salmon, Cabezon. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
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.
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.