Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:20 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 5:59 pm (6.6 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 - Sep 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:256.31:526.57:361.18:051.45:426:50Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:066.02:226.58:061.58:451.35:436:48Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:495.62:536.68:361.99:301.25:446:47Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:395.33:306.69:102.410:211.25:456:45Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:385.04:146.69:512.811:221.15:466:43Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:494.75:106.610:453.15:476:42Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:074.76:186.612:290.911:59 AM3.35:486:40Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:185.07:296.81:360.61:203.25:496:38Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:175.48:367.02:380.32:342.85:506:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:065.99:387.33:33-0.13:372.25:516:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:496.410:367.54:23-0.34:331.55:526:33Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:306.911:317.55:09-0.45:260.95:536:32New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:107.35:52-0.26:160.35:546:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:257.412:507.66:350.17:06-0.15:556:28New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:177.11:317.77:180.67:56-0.35:566:27Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:116.72:137.78:011.28:48-0.25:576:25Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:076.22:577.48:461.89:420.05:586:23Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:075.83:457.19:352.410:400.35:596:22First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:135.44:406.710:312.911:430.66:006:20First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:275.25:426.311:383.36:016:18First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:435.26:496.112:510.912:553.46:026:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:475.37:566.01:560.92:083.26:036:15Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:365.58:566.02:531.03:092.86:046:13Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:135.89:486.13:400.93:582.46:056:11Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:446.010:346.24:200.94:391.96:066:10Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:136.311:166.34:551.05:171.56:076:08Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:416.511:566.35:281.15:531.16:086:06Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:096.76:001.36:290.86:096:05Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:366.212:376.86:301.67:040.66:106:03Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:166.11:066.97:011.97:410.46:116:01Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 9:39 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 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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