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 6h 46m at 4:31 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:41 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Sep 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:027.41:016.66:38-0.36:511.35:436:49New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:517.21:327.07:130.17:390.85:446:47Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:426.82:067.37:480.78:300.45:456:46Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:376.22:427.58:251.49:240.25:466:44Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:395.73:237.69:052.110:240.15:476:42First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:505.24:127.59:512.911:310.15:486:41First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:154.85:127.210:503.45:496:39First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:494.86:237.012:450.112:093.85:506:37First Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:105.17:396.91:590.11:383.85:516:36Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:065.48:497.03:05-0.12:553.45:526:34Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:485.79:507.03:59-0.23:572.95:536:32Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:236.010:437.04:45-0.24:482.35:546:31Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:546.211:306.95:240.05:331.85:556:29Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:216.45:580.26:141.45:566:27Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:136.612:476.66:300.66:541.15:576:26Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:556.41:126.77:001.17:320.95:586:24Full Moon16Fri
17Sat1:376.01:376.87:291.78:100.75:596:22Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:205.72:026.77:572.38:490.76:006:20Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:065.32:296.68:252.89:320.86:016:19Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:595.03:006.58:533.310:211.06:026:17Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:034.73:406.39:253.711:201.16:036:15Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:234.54:346.110:124.16:046:14Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:534.65:486.012:281.111:41 AM4.26:056:12Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:594.87:066.01:370.91:204.16:066:10Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:395.18:156.22:360.72:333.76:076:09Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:115.59:156.53:250.43:293.06:086:07Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:415.910:116.74:070.24:182.26:096:05Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:106.411:036.94:460.15:051.46:106:04New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:407.011:556.95:230.35:500.66:116:02New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:127.46:000.66:36-0.16:126:00New Moon30Fri
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 8:06 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 (74% 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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