40.8500’ N, 124.1170’ W

Arcata Wharf, CA

51°
H -°
L 44°
SE
3mph
Low tide
2:44 am

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 48m at 2:44 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:45 am (5.4 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 - May 1814

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:315.710:556.74:320.94:330.75:217:19Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:245.711:276.85:170.45:131.15:207:20Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:125.75:58-0.15:511.45:197:21Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:575.66:37-0.36:261.95:177:22Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:276.91:405.57:14-0.57:012.35:167:23Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:576.82:235.47:51-0.57:362.65:157:24Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:286.63:085.28:29-0.48:133.05:147:25Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:006.43:565.09:09-0.28:523.25:137:26Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:366.14:484.99:520.09:383.45:127:27Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:185.85:444.810:400.210:383.65:107:28Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:105.56:414.911:330.411:513.55:097:29Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:165.27:335.112:290.65:087:30Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:295.08:185.41:073.21:240.75:077:31Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:425.08:585.82:132.62:160.85:067:32Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:505.19:346.33:081.93:040.95:057:33Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:525.310:106.73:581.13:491.05:047:34Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:515.510:467.24:440.24:331.35:037:35Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:465.711:247.65:29-0.65:171.55:037:36New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:415.96:15-1.36:021.85:027:37New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:047.91:355.97:01-1.76:482.15:017:38New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:477.92:305.87:50-1.97:372.45:007:38Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:337.83:275.88:40-1.98:302.74:597:39Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:247.54:265.79:33-1.69:312.94:597:40Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:207.05:275.710:29-1.210:412.94:587:41First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:246.46:275.811:27-0.711:592.84:577:42First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:365.87:246.012:26-0.14:567:43First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:535.48:156.31:182.41:250.34:567:44First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:095.18:596.52:291.82:200.84:557:45Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:215.09:396.73:281.13:101.24:557:45Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:245.010:146.94:180.53:561.64:547:46Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:195.110:487.05:020.04:382.04:547:47Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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