Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 5m at 1:34 pm (4.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:518.211:555.83:463.65:10-1.07:275:33Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:468.44:463.25:54-1.37:265:34New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:336.211:40 AM8.55:412.66:36-1.47:255:35New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:106.712:328.36:352.17:17-1.17:245:36New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:487.11:257.87:281.67:57-0.67:235:37Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:267.42:197.28:221.38:370.17:225:39Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:057.63:166.49:191.09:170.97:215:40Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:477.74:195.710:191.010:001.87:195:41First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:317.65:325.011:240.910:472.67:185:42First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:217.57:014.712:350.97:175:44First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:177.28:444.71:490.87:165:45First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:207.110:064.912:573.82:570.67:155:46Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:237.010:585.22:153.93:540.47:135:47Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:217.011:355.43:243.84:400.27:125:49Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:117.14:183.55:190.17:115:50Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:045.610:55 AM7.15:043.15:530.07:095:51Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:295.811:35 AM7.05:452.86:230.17:085:52Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:546.012:136.96:232.56:520.37:075:53Full Moon18Mon
19Tue1:186.212:506.77:002.27:190.57:055:55Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:436.41:286.47:371.97:460.97:045:56Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:086.62:086.08:151.78:121.47:035:57Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:346.72:515.68:551.58:381.97:015:58Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:026.83:415.29:401.49:062.47:005:59Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:336.94:424.710:331.39:382.96:586:00Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:126.96:004.411:351.210:203.46:576:02Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:046.97:324.312:450.96:556:03Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:117.08:564.61:570.56:546:04Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:257.19:555.01:033.83:000.16:526:05Waning Crescent28Thu
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 4:42 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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