Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:35 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 7:50 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Jun 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:027.54:125.69:17-1.79:132.94:467:41Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:007.05:045.810:08-1.210:232.74:467:42Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:046.35:546.010:59-0.611:392.44:467:42Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:165.66:436.311:510.14:457:43Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:345.07:306.712:571.812:440.84:457:44Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:574.78:146.92:081.21:371.54:457:44Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:184.68:567.23:100.52:302.14:447:45Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:314.79:377.34:03-0.13:222.64:447:45Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:324.910:167.34:50-0.64:112.94:447:46Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:235.15:32-0.94:583.24:447:47New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:075.26:12-1.05:423.34:447:47New Moon11Mon
12Tue1:465.26:50-1.06:233.34:447:48New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:117.12:235.27:28-0.97:043.44:437:48New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:486.92:595.28:04-0.87:453.34:437:49Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:266.63:365.28:41-0.68:293.34:437:49Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:066.34:135.39:17-0.39:183.34:437:49Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:485.94:495.49:530.110:143.14:447:50Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:365.45:265.610:290.511:172.94:447:50First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:354.96:035.911:061.04:447:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:464.56:416.212:242.411:47 AM1.64:447:51First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:084.27:206.51:291.812:342.14:447:51First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:314.28:037.02:281.11:272.64:447:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:484.48:487.43:220.22:263.04:457:51Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:544.79:367.84:13-0.53:243.24:457:51Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:505.110:268.15:02-1.24:213.24:457:52Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:405.45:50-1.85:173.14:467:52Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:265.66:37-2.16:113.04:467:52Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:098.32:115.87:23-2.17:072.74:467:52Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:028.12:566.08:09-1.98:052.54:477:52Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:567.63:406.38:55-1.59:062.34:477:52Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 11:42 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 First Quarter (66% 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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