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 5h 33m 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 - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:197.18:444.91:460.56:506:07First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:306.99:515.21:193.62:530.46:486:08Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:386.810:395.52:383.43:490.26:476:09Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:386.811:165.83:433.04:350.26:456:11Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:296.811:466.04:352.65:140.26:436:12Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:146.75:192.25:480.36:426:13Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:136.211:55 AM6.65:591.86:190.66:406:14Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:386.412:346.46:371.46:480.96:396:15Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:046.61:136.27:131.27:171.36:376:16Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:296.71:525.97:491.07:441.76:356:17Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:556.72:335.68:270.98:122.16:346:18Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:236.73:185.29:070.98:402.66:326:19Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:536.74:104.89:511.09:103.06:306:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:296.65:144.510:441.09:473.36:296:22Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:146.56:304.411:451.010:423.66:276:23Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:136.47:494.412:530.96:266:24Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:266.38:534.712:083.71:590.66:246:25Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:406.59:405.21:393.52:560.36:226:26Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:486.710:205.72:523.03:460.06:216:27Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:506.910:566.33:522.24:31-0.16:196:28Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:477.011:326.84:461.45:13-0.16:176:29New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:427.15:360.55:540.26:166:30New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:087.412:366.96:26-0.26:350.66:146:31New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:467.81:316.77:15-0.77:161.16:126:32Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:257.92:266.38:06-0.97:591.66:116:33Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:077.93:255.88:58-0.98:442.26:096:34Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:537.74:285.49:54-0.69:362.76:076:35Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:457.35:405.110:55-0.310:373.16:066:37First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:456.86:575.012:010.16:046:38First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:536.38:115.11:100.46:026:39First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:086.09:095.31:173.22:150.56:016:40Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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