Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 36m at 1:20 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:55 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - May 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:545.810:527.34:42-0.14:381.15:157:11Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:505.911:327.55:30-0.75:231.45:137:12Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:415.96:16-1.06:071.75:127:14Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:107.51:305.86:59-1.26:502.05:117:15Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:497.32:175.77:42-1.17:332.35:107:16Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:287.13:045.58:25-0.98:172.65:097:17Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:076.73:525.39:08-0.69:042.95:077:18Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:506.34:425.29:53-0.29:573.05:067:19Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:375.85:345.110:400.210:583.15:057:20Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:325.36:265.211:300.65:047:21Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:355.07:155.312:083.012:231.05:037:22Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:454.78:005.51:192.71:161.25:027:23Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:554.68:405.82:212.22:061.55:017:24Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:004.79:186.23:141.62:531.75:007:25Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:594.99:546.53:591.03:371.84:597:26Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:525.110:296.94:400.34:192.04:587:27Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:415.311:057.15:20-0.35:002.14:577:28New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:285.46:00-0.85:412.34:567:29New Moon18Thu
19Fri1:155.66:41-1.26:232.44:557:30New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:217.52:025.67:23-1.47:082.54:547:30New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:037.52:515.68:08-1.57:562.64:537:31Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:497.33:415.78:54-1.48:512.64:537:32Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:416.94:345.79:44-1.19:532.64:527:33Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:396.55:285.910:36-0.711:042.54:517:34First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:465.96:226.111:31-0.24:517:35First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:015.47:156.412:202.112:280.34:507:36First Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:215.18:056.81:341.51:260.84:497:37Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:395.08:537.12:410.82:231.34:497:37Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:505.19:387.33:400.13:171.74:487:38Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:545.210:217.54:31-0.54:092.04:487:39Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed11:495.411:027.55:18-0.94:572.24:477:40Full Moon31Wed
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 4:37 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 47% 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 (47% 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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