Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 01m at 4:02 pm (3.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:52 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Jul 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:187.52:295.57:33-1.37:143.34:487:52Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:007.23:075.58:13-1.08:013.24:487:51Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:436.83:445.58:51-0.68:493.24:497:51Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:266.34:205.69:28-0.29:423.14:497:51Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:125.84:565.710:040.410:402.94:507:51Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:035.25:315.810:390.911:432.64:507:51Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:044.76:076.011:161.64:517:50Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:174.26:456.312:492.211:55 AM2.24:527:50Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:404.17:256.51:521.712:412.84:527:50Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:054.18:076.82:481.11:353.24:537:49Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:194.48:527.03:380.52:343.54:547:49Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:174.79:387.34:24-0.13:313.74:547:48Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:045.05:08-0.74:243.64:557:48New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:455.35:51-1.15:153.54:567:47New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:255.56:33-1.56:043.34:577:47New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:035.77:15-1.66:553.04:577:46New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:487.92:425.97:56-1.57:482.74:587:46Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:387.53:216.28:38-1.28:452.44:597:45Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:327.04:016.59:19-0.79:472.05:007:44Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:326.34:436.810:010.110:541.75:017:44First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:395.55:267.110:450.95:017:43First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:584.96:147.312:051.211:33 AM1.85:027:42First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:274.57:047.41:170.712:282.65:037:41First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:024.67:597.52:260.21:333.25:047:41Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:244.88:547.63:28-0.22:413.55:057:40Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:245.19:487.64:23-0.63:453.65:067:39Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:105.45:11-0.84:413.55:077:38Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:495.55:55-0.95:313.35:087:37Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:235.66:34-0.86:163.15:097:36Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:077.31:545.77:11-0.76:592.95:107:35Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:477.12:245.87:44-0.47:412.75:117:34Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9418851)

Common Questions About Arcata Wharf, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Arcata Wharf, CA today?

Slack tide in Arcata Wharf, CA is approximately 6:57 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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

Arcata Wharf, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (82% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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