Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 10:52 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:17 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Feb 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:026.012:077.56:152.97:00-0.47:265:33Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:356.212:467.46:552.77:34-0.37:265:34Full Moon2Mon
3Tue2:096.41:277.27:372.58:09-0.17:245:35Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:436.62:116.98:232.38:450.27:235:37Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:196.83:006.49:132.19:230.77:225:38Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:586.93:585.910:091.910:051.37:215:39Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:427.15:075.411:131.710:531.97:205:40Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:317.26:285.012:231.37:195:42Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:287.48:554.92:350.98:186:43Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:297.510:165.22:012.93:430.48:176:44Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:327.711:225.63:153.14:43-0.28:156:45Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:317.94:233.05:36-0.68:146:46Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:156.011:27 AM8.15:242.76:24-0.88:136:48New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:016.312:198.16:192.47:09-0.98:126:49New Moon14Sat
15Sun1:426.61:087.97:092.17:50-0.78:106:50New Moon15Sun
16Mon2:216.81:557.67:571.88:29-0.48:096:51New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:586.92:407.28:441.79:070.18:086:53Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:346.93:256.79:311.69:440.68:066:54Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:106.84:126.110:181.710:211.38:056:55Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:476.75:035.511:091.710:591.98:046:56Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:266.66:025.012:041.88:026:57First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:106.57:124.61:061.88:016:58First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:006.48:334.512:303.12:131.77:597:00First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:566.39:544.61:333.43:171.47:587:01First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:546.410:564.92:443.64:141.17:567:02Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:496.611:405.23:493.55:010.77:557:03Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:406.84:443.25:420.47:537:04Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:175.511:27 AM7.05:322.96:200.17:527:05Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 2:04 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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