40.8500’ N, 124.1170’ W

Arcata Wharf, CA

56°
H -°
L 51°
NW
5mph
Low tide
3:16 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 06m at 3:16 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:21 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (34% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:555.73:527.29:351.910:420.66:437:48Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:565.24:317.310:112.511:410.56:447:47Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:094.85:207.210:553.16:457:45Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:364.66:247.112:500.411:55 AM3.66:467:44Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:084.77:397.12:040.21:213.86:477:42Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:215.08:557.23:160.02:513.76:487:40Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:125.410:057.34:18-0.34:073.26:497:39Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:535.811:067.45:11-0.55:092.56:507:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:306.35:57-0.56:031.96:517:35New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:027.41:046.66:38-0.46:521.36:527:34New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:537.21:366.97:160.07:380.86:537:32New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:426.92:077.17:520.58:230.56:547:30New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:306.52:387.28:261.29:070.46:557:29Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:186.03:097.19:001.99:510.46:567:27Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:095.63:416.99:342.510:380.66:577:25Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:055.14:166.710:093.211:300.86:587:23Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:104.84:586.410:503.66:597:22First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:304.65:546.112:301.011:45 AM4.07:007:20First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:024.67:045.91:381.11:094.27:017:18First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:094.88:175.92:461.12:374.07:027:17First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:495.19:226.03:450.93:443.67:037:15Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:185.410:186.24:320.74:363.17:047:13Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:455.711:086.45:110.55:202.57:057:12Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:116.15:460.56:011.97:067:10Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:376.56:180.66:401.37:077:08Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:406.51:046.96:500.87:200.77:087:06Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:266.41:317.27:221.28:010.17:097:05Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:136.32:017.57:551.78:44-0.27:107:03Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:046.02:337.68:292.29:31-0.47:117:01Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:005.63:117.69:072.710:24-0.47:127:00Waning Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9418851)

Common Questions About Arcata Wharf, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Arcata Wharf, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Arcata Wharf, CA is -0.5 ft on Wednesday, Sep 9 at 5:57 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Arcata Wharf, CA?

The highest tide this week in Arcata Wharf, CA is 7.4 ft on Tuesday, Sep 8 at 11:06 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Arcata Wharf, CA?

Arcata Wharf, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 34% 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 Arcata Wharf, 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 Arcata Wharf, CA?

Tide predictions for Arcata Wharf, 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 Arcata Wharf, CA?

Tide data for Arcata Wharf, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9418851. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9418851.

What time is high tide in Arcata Wharf, CA today?

High tides in Arcata Wharf, CA today: 9:08 am (4.7 ft), 7:39 pm (7.1 ft). The 7:39 pm high of 7.1 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Arcata Wharf, CA today?

Low tides in Arcata Wharf, CA today: 2:04 am (0.2 ft), 1:21 pm (3.8 ft).

What is the tidal range in Arcata Wharf, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Arcata Wharf, CA is 6.9 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 6.4 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Arcata Wharf, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Arcata Wharf, CA is Third Quarter (34% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Arcata Wharf, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Arcata Wharf, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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