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 : 1:34 pm (4.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 9:39 am (4.4 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 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:215.22:396.98:513.810:12-0.16:465:13Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:195.23:386.59:553.911:080.16:475:12First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:175.44:536.111:163.76:485:11First Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:095.86:165.812:060.312:423.26:495:10First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:566.27:395.71:050.61:582.46:515:09Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:386.88:555.72:000.93:011.46:525:07Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:197.410:045.82:531.33:570.46:535:06Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:597.911:076.03:421.64:47-0.56:545:05Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:398.34:302.05:35-1.16:555:04Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:046.111:20 AM8.55:162.46:22-1.56:575:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:596.112:018.46:022.77:08-1.66:585:02Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:516.112:448.26:493.07:54-1.46:595:01Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:436.01:287.87:373.38:41-1.07:005:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:365.82:147.38:283.59:29-0.67:014:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:295.73:056.79:253.710:180.07:034:59Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:245.64:016.010:313.711:090.57:044:58Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:165.75:065.511:473.67:054:57Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:045.86:195.012:011.01:043.27:064:56Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:456.17:344.812:521.52:112.67:074:55Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:226.48:464.81:411.93:052.07:084:55Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:556.79:504.92:272.33:491.37:104:54Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:287.010:465.13:102.74:290.77:114:53Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:007.211:355.33:513.05:060.27:124:53Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:337.54:313.25:43-0.37:134:52New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:205.511:06 AM7.65:093.46:20-0.67:144:52New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:035.611:41 AM7.75:473.56:58-0.87:154:51New Moon26Tue
27Wed1:465.612:187.76:273.67:37-1.07:164:51New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:305.712:577.77:093.78:19-0.97:174:50Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:155.71:417.47:563.79:02-0.87:184:50Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:025.72:317.18:513.79:48-0.57:204:50Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 11:36 am — 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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