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 1h 39m 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 - Aug 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:515.25:057.110:311.85:127:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:094.75:547.012:011.011:20 AM2.65:137:31Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:424.46:486.91:120.812:193.35:147:30Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:184.67:456.92:200.61:283.75:157:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:294.88:426.83:210.42:393.85:167:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:165.09:346.94:120.23:393.75:177:27Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:515.210:217.04:550.04:293.45:187:26Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:205.45:33-0.25:123.25:197:24New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:465.56:06-0.25:522.95:207:23New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:115.76:37-0.26:302.65:217:22New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:206.91:375.97:060.07:092.45:227:21New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:576.62:036.17:350.27:472.15:237:19Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:366.32:296.38:020.68:281.95:247:18Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:175.92:566.58:291.19:131.75:257:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:045.53:266.68:581.710:031.55:267:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:005.04:006.89:292.311:011.35:277:14First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:104.64:436.910:052.85:287:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:364.35:397.012:081.010:56 AM3.35:297:11First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:094.46:477.11:200.612:123.75:307:10First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:274.77:577.42:290.11:423.75:317:08Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:225.19:047.73:29-0.43:003.45:317:07Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:065.610:067.94:22-0.84:042.85:327:05Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:456.011:038.05:09-1.15:022.25:337:04Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:226.55:53-1.15:561.65:347:02Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:596.96:34-0.86:481.05:357:01Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:507.51:357.27:14-0.37:390.65:366:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:437.02:127.47:520.48:310.45:376:58Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:376.42:507.48:311.19:240.45:386:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:355.73:307.39:112.010:210.55:396:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:405.24:147.09:542.711:230.75:406:53Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:564.85:056.710:453.45:416:51Third Quarter31Fri
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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