40.8500’ N, 124.1170’ W

Arcata Wharf, CA

56°
H 61°
L 47°
WSW
2mph
Low tide
3:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 3:19 pm (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:43 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (70% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Sep 1813

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:405.14:396.210:172.611:331.65:496:56First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:474.75:276.111:053.15:506:54First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:054.66:236.112:371.612:073.55:516:53First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:234.77:236.11:421.41:193.65:526:51First Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:264.98:226.32:411.12:273.55:536:50Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:135.29:156.63:320.73:233.25:546:48Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:525.510:046.84:160.44:112.95:556:46Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:265.910:517.14:560.14:552.45:566:45Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:006.25:34-0.15:381.95:576:43Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:336.56:10-0.26:211.45:586:41Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:217.21:076.86:470.07:051.05:596:40Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:087.11:427.07:250.37:520.76:006:38Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:586.82:197.28:030.88:420.46:016:36Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:536.33:007.38:451.49:370.36:026:35Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:545.93:477.29:312.010:370.36:036:33Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:035.54:417.110:252.611:450.36:046:31Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:225.25:456.911:323.06:056:29Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:435.36:566.812:560.312:503.26:066:28Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:555.58:066.82:050.22:083.16:076:26Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:525.89:116.93:070.03:152.76:086:24Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:386.210:097.04:00-0.14:122.26:096:23Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:176.411:007.04:470.05:011.76:106:21New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:526.611:476.95:280.15:461.36:116:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:246.76:060.46:271.06:126:18New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:316.712:556.86:410.77:070.86:136:16New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:136.41:256.87:151.27:460.76:146:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:556.11:546.77:481.78:250.76:156:12Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:395.82:256.68:222.29:070.86:166:11Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:275.52:586.48:562.79:520.96:176:09Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:205.23:366.29:353.210:431.16:186:07First Quarter30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9418851)

Common Questions About Arcata Wharf, CA Tides

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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 70% 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 is the moon phase in Arcata Wharf, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Arcata Wharf, CA is Waxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, 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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