Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:29 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 18m at 6:50 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Mar 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:396.83:135.59:101.28:552.16:506:07Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:126.74:035.19:561.39:262.76:486:08Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:486.65:014.710:481.410:023.16:476:09Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:306.46:144.411:481.410:493.56:456:10Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:236.37:374.412:551.46:446:11Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:276.28:534.612:013.72:011.26:426:13Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:336.39:454.91:263.72:580.96:416:14Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:366.410:245.32:393.53:450.56:396:15Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:326.710:585.73:373.04:270.26:376:16Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:246.911:306.14:272.45:050.16:366:17Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:137.05:141.75:420.16:346:18New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:026.612:027.05:591.16:190.26:336:19New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:357.112:516.96:440.56:560.56:316:20New Moon13Sat
14Sun1:107.41:426.67:310.07:341.06:296:21Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:477.72:356.28:21-0.38:151.56:286:22Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:277.73:345.89:13-0.38:592.16:266:23Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:137.64:395.310:11-0.29:502.66:246:25First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:057.45:535.011:15-0.110:523.06:236:26First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:087.17:145.012:240.16:216:27First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:206.78:295.212:103.21:350.26:196:28First Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:356.69:285.51:343.12:400.26:186:29Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:456.510:145.92:492.73:350.26:166:30Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:476.510:526.23:512.24:220.36:146:31Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:426.411:266.44:421.65:030.56:136:32Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:306.411:566.65:271.15:400.76:116:33Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:146.26:080.76:141.06:096:34Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:256.812:566.16:460.46:461.46:086:35Full Moon27Sat
28Sun12:536.81:365.87:240.37:181.86:066:36Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:226.82:185.68:010.27:492.26:046:37Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:516.73:015.38:400.38:212.66:036:38Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:236.63:485.09:210.48:542.96:016:39Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 10:39 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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