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 2h 19m 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 - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:294.66:066.512:310.811:52 AM3.85:426:50Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:594.87:136.31:420.91:143.95:436:48Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:595.08:186.32:470.82:293.85:446:46Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:375.29:156.43:400.63:283.45:456:45Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:065.410:036.64:220.44:163.05:466:43Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:315.610:476.64:580.44:572.65:476:41Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:565.911:286.65:300.45:352.15:486:40New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:206.26:000.56:121.75:496:38New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:076.512:456.46:280.76:481.45:506:36New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:476.41:106.66:551.17:251.05:516:35New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:286.11:356.87:231.58:040.85:526:33Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:135.82:027.07:522.08:470.65:536:31Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:035.42:337.08:222.59:360.55:546:30Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:015.03:117.08:573.010:330.55:556:28First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:124.74:026.99:413.411:400.55:566:26First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:364.65:096.810:463.85:576:25First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:594.86:296.812:520.312:193.85:586:23First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:025.17:476.92:020.11:493.55:596:21Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:495.68:587.13:02-0.13:022.96:006:20Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:296.110:017.23:53-0.34:032.16:016:18Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:066.610:597.24:39-0.34:571.26:026:16Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:417.111:537.15:210.05:470.56:036:14Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:167.56:010.46:350.06:046:13Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:466.812:507.76:401.07:22-0.46:056:11Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:386.41:257.77:191.68:09-0.46:066:09Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:326.02:027.57:582.38:57-0.36:076:08Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:275.62:407.28:382.99:470.06:086:06Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:295.23:246.89:233.410:430.46:096:04Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:405.04:166.410:183.811:460.86:106:03Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:014.95:216.011:314.06:116:01Third Quarter30Sun
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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