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 : 12:23 pm (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 7:55 am (4.4 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 - Jul 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:217.33:466.69:05-1.19:301.94:487:52Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:186.64:336.79:51-0.410:341.74:487:51First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:205.85:216.810:380.411:431.54:497:51First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:295.16:106.911:281.24:497:51First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:474.67:006.912:541.312:211.94:507:51First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:104.57:507.02:030.91:192.54:507:51Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:314.58:387.03:030.52:182.94:517:50Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:374.79:247.03:560.23:153.14:527:50Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:275.010:087.14:41-0.14:073.24:527:50Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:075.25:21-0.34:533.14:537:49Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:415.35:57-0.45:353.04:547:49Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:135.56:32-0.56:152.94:557:48Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:057.01:445.67:05-0.56:552.84:557:48Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:426.92:155.77:37-0.47:352.74:567:47Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:196.62:475.88:09-0.28:162.64:577:47Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:586.33:206.08:400.29:012.54:587:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:405.93:536.29:120.69:512.34:587:46Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:295.44:306.39:461.010:482.14:597:45Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:285.05:106.610:251.611:521.75:007:44Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:414.65:566.811:102.15:017:43Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:034.46:497.11:001.212:072.65:027:43Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:274.57:467.42:060.61:162.95:037:42Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:404.88:457.73:070.02:273.05:047:41Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:415.29:428.04:03-0.73:332.95:047:40Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:315.610:388.24:54-1.24:342.65:057:39New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:176.05:41-1.55:312.25:067:39New Moon26Tue
27Wed1:016.46:27-1.56:251.85:077:38New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:258.11:436.77:11-1.47:191.55:087:37Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:177.72:256.97:54-0.98:131.35:097:36Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:107.13:077.18:36-0.39:091.25:107:35Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:056.43:507.19:190.410:081.25:117:34Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 10:09 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 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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