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 3h 17m 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 - Apr 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:116.81:276.77:200.47:330.57:007:40Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:457.12:166.68:050.08:120.86:587:41Full Moon2Thu
3Fri2:227.33:076.48:51-0.48:521.26:567:42Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:017.44:026.09:40-0.69:371.76:557:43Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:447.45:025.710:33-0.510:262.26:537:44Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:347.26:095.411:32-0.411:252.66:517:45Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:316.97:225.312:36-0.26:507:47Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:386.58:355.312:362.91:440.06:487:48Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:526.39:415.61:562.92:510.16:477:49Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:066.210:345.93:142.53:520.16:457:50Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:146.111:196.24:202.04:460.26:437:51Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:146.211:586.55:151.45:320.46:427:52Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:066.26:030.96:140.66:407:53New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:326.712:546.16:460.56:520.96:397:54New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:046.81:386.07:260.27:281.26:377:55New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:356.82:205.98:050.08:021.66:367:56New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:056.83:025.78:42-0.18:372.06:347:57Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:366.63:455.49:210.09:112.46:337:58Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:086.54:305.210:000.19:482.76:317:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:426.25:215.010:430.310:293.06:308:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:216.06:174.811:300.511:203.36:288:01First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:095.77:184.812:230.76:278:02First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:095.48:184.912:263.41:210.86:258:03First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:195.39:125.11:423.32:200.86:248:04First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:305.39:575.52:542.93:160.86:228:05Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:365.410:375.93:532.34:060.76:218:06Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:375.611:146.44:451.64:510.76:208:08Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:335.911:516.85:320.85:350.86:188:09Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:276.16:170.06:180.96:178:10Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:287.21:196.27:02-0.77:001.16:168:11Full Moon30Thu
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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