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 3h 59m 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 - Nov 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:365.88:095.11:461.32:432.86:465:13Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:086.19:125.22:321.53:312.16:475:12Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:386.510:085.33:131.84:121.46:495:11Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:076.911:005.53:512.04:510.76:505:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:367.311:495.64:282.35:280.06:515:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:067.65:042.66:07-0.56:525:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:375.711:39 AM7.85:412.96:47-0.96:535:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:255.712:147.96:193.27:29-1.16:555:05New Moon8Thu
9Fri2:155.712:537.97:003.48:15-1.26:565:04Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:075.61:387.87:463.69:04-1.06:575:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:035.52:307.48:403.79:57-0.86:585:02Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:015.63:316.99:473.710:53-0.46:595:01First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:595.74:456.311:073.511:510.17:005:00First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:536.16:065.812:323.17:024:59First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:426.57:305.512:490.51:512.37:034:58Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:267.08:495.41:441.02:561.47:044:58Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:077.410:015.52:371.53:520.57:054:57Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:467.811:045.63:272.04:41-0.27:064:56Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:248.04:142.55:26-0.87:084:55Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:005.711:01 AM8.14:592.96:08-1.07:094:55Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:515.811:38 AM8.05:423.26:49-1.17:104:54Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:385.812:157.86:253.57:30-1.07:114:53Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:235.712:537.57:073.68:10-0.77:124:53Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:075.61:317.27:503.88:51-0.47:134:52Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:525.52:126.78:363.99:330.07:144:52Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:385.52:576.29:293.910:160.47:154:51Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:235.53:505.710:333.911:000.87:174:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:085.74:545.211:453.711:451.37:184:50Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:495.96:084.812:593.27:194:50Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:276.27:264.612:311.72:032.67:204:50Third Quarter30Fri
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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