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 (tomorrow) : in 1h 53m at 11:17 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:20 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Jan 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:387.19:304.91:532.23:331.58:405:59Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:247.510:445.22:522.54:280.68:415:59Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:128.011:485.63:512.85:20-0.28:416:00Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:008.44:492.96:09-0.98:416:01Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:445.911:49 AM8.75:442.96:56-1.58:416:02New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:356.312:388.86:382.97:43-1.78:416:03New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:246.51:288.77:312.88:30-1.78:416:04New Moon7Thu
8Fri3:126.72:198.48:252.79:16-1.58:406:05Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:596.83:127.99:212.610:02-1.08:406:06Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:466.94:077.210:212.610:49-0.38:406:07Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:357.05:076.411:252.511:370.58:406:08First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:247.06:145.712:342.38:406:09First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:147.17:305.112:271.31:482.18:396:10First Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:047.18:544.81:212.02:591.78:396:11First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:547.210:184.92:182.64:011.28:396:12Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:417.311:285.13:173.14:540.88:386:13Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:257.44:133.35:380.48:386:15Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:205.311:07 AM7.45:043.46:180.18:376:16Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:025.511:46 AM7.55:503.56:54-0.18:376:17Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:375.712:247.56:323.47:29-0.28:366:18Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:105.81:017.57:113.38:02-0.28:356:19Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:426.01:377.37:493.28:34-0.28:356:20Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:146.12:137.18:283.29:060.08:346:22Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:476.12:506.89:083.19:390.28:336:23Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:206.23:306.59:513.010:120.68:336:24Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:556.34:166.010:402.810:471.08:326:25Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:326.55:125.511:372.611:261.58:316:26Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:136.76:235.112:412.38:306:28Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:596.97:474.812:122.11:511.88:296:29Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:507.29:144.81:082.63:001.28:296:30Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun8:477.510:325.12:163.04:030.48:286:31Waning Crescent31Sun
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 2:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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