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 4h 46m 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 - Feb 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:457.68:574.812:093.22:120.57:275:32Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:487.610:145.11:233.63:180.27:265:33Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:507.611:085.52:393.74:13-0.17:255:35Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:477.611:505.83:453.55:01-0.37:245:36Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:387.64:413.35:42-0.47:235:37Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:256.011:24 AM7.55:302.96:18-0.37:225:38Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:566.212:057.36:142.76:51-0.27:215:40Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:246.312:457.16:552.47:230.17:205:41Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:526.51:236.77:352.27:520.57:195:42Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:196.62:036.38:152.18:211.07:175:43Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:476.62:445.88:562.08:491.67:165:45Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:166.73:305.39:411.99:162.17:155:46Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:476.74:244.910:311.89:452.77:145:47Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:236.75:324.511:281.810:183.27:125:48Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:076.76:574.312:351.67:115:49Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:026.78:294.31:431.37:105:51Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:056.89:414.612:243.92:460.87:085:52Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:097.010:295.01:533.93:390.37:075:53Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:097.311:075.53:063.64:26-0.27:065:54Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:057.611:425.94:053.15:08-0.57:045:55Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:587.84:592.55:48-0.77:035:57New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:176.411:49 AM7.85:491.96:27-0.67:025:58New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:516.912:407.66:391.27:05-0.37:005:59New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:277.31:327.37:300.77:440.26:596:00Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:047.72:276.78:220.48:240.86:576:01Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:447.83:256.19:160.29:061.66:566:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:287.84:315.510:150.29:522.36:546:04First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:167.65:475.011:200.310:472.96:536:05First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:137.47:154.812:320.46:516:06First Quarter29Sat
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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