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 5h 35m 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 - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:287.610:435.01:593.63:590.27:414:58Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:178.011:355.33:023.84:46-0.57:414:59Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:078.34:013.85:31-1.17:415:00New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:205.710:56 AM8.64:563.66:15-1.57:415:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat1:036.011:47 AM8.75:493.36:59-1.77:415:02New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:446.312:378.56:433.07:42-1.67:415:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon2:256.61:298.17:372.78:24-1.27:415:04Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:066.82:237.58:352.49:06-0.67:405:05Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:487.13:226.79:372.29:490.27:405:06Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:327.34:275.910:431.910:341.17:405:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:177.55:435.211:541.611:222.07:405:08First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:067.67:114.71:081.27:405:09First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:577.68:494.712:162.82:190.87:395:10Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:517.610:154.91:203.43:220.47:395:11Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:457.611:165.22:283.74:150.07:395:12Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:377.63:323.95:01-0.27:385:13Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:015.510:24 AM7.64:273.85:42-0.37:385:14Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:375.711:07 AM7.65:153.66:18-0.47:375:16Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:085.811:47 AM7.55:583.46:52-0.47:375:17Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:365.912:257.36:383.37:23-0.27:365:18Full Moon20Sun
21Mon2:046.01:027.17:183.17:530.07:365:19Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:316.21:396.77:582.98:220.47:355:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:596.32:186.38:402.88:500.87:345:22Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:286.43:015.89:252.69:181.47:345:23Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:586.63:515.210:162.49:462.07:335:24Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:316.74:554.711:132.210:172.67:325:25Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:096.96:164.412:181.97:315:26Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:547.07:514.31:271.47:305:28Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:507.29:214.52:330.87:305:29Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:517.510:264.91:163.93:310.17:295:30Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:527.911:145.32:373.94:23-0.57:285:31Waning Crescent31Thu
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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