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 : 11:32 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 6:29 am (4.6 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 - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:066.41:118.17:172.88:11-1.37:214:49Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:566.41:587.68:092.98:57-0.87:224:49Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:466.32:477.09:043.19:43-0.37:234:49Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:366.33:396.310:043.210:300.37:244:48First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:266.24:395.711:123.211:190.97:254:48First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:156.35:465.112:243.07:264:48First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:036.47:004.812:101.51:342.67:274:48First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:476.68:164.71:022.02:352.17:284:48Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:286.89:254.81:542.43:261.57:294:48Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:067.010:235.02:442.74:091.07:304:48Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:447.211:135.33:312.94:480.57:314:48Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:207.411:575.54:143.15:250.17:314:49Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:567.64:563.26:01-0.37:324:49Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:375.711:32 AM7.75:363.26:37-0.57:334:49Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:175.812:087.76:163.37:13-0.77:344:49Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:566.012:467.66:573.37:51-0.77:344:50Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:376.11:267.47:413.38:30-0.67:354:50Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:186.22:107.18:303.29:10-0.47:364:50Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:016.33:026.69:263.19:540.07:364:51Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:466.54:036.110:302.910:410.57:374:51Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:346.85:155.611:412.611:331.17:374:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:237.16:375.212:542.07:384:52Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:147.58:025.112:301.72:041.37:384:53Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:067.89:215.21:312.13:070.57:394:53Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:578.110:305.52:332.54:03-0.27:394:54Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:478.411:285.93:332.74:54-0.87:394:54Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:368.54:292.85:41-1.17:404:55New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:206.111:24 AM8.55:222.86:26-1.37:404:56New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:076.312:108.36:132.87:09-1.27:404:57New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:516.512:558.07:032.87:50-0.97:404:57Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:336.51:397.57:522.88:32-0.67:404:58Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:00 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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