Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 11:17 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 4:39 pm (6.9 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 - May 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:165.911:436.95:160.85:200.56:158:11Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:135.96:050.26:040.86:138:12New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:207.11:055.96:50-0.36:461.26:128:14New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:557.21:535.87:32-0.67:261.66:118:15New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:297.22:405.78:13-0.88:052.06:108:16New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:037.03:265.68:54-0.88:442.46:088:17Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:376.84:135.49:34-0.69:242.86:078:18Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:136.55:015.210:16-0.310:083.16:068:19Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:526.15:545.011:010.010:593.36:058:20Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:375.76:495.011:490.36:048:21First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:315.47:445.012:013.412:420.66:038:22First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:365.18:365.21:133.31:370.86:028:23First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:474.99:215.42:253.02:321.06:018:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:574.810:005.83:272.53:221.16:008:25Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:014.910:376.24:191.84:091.25:598:26Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:595.111:126.65:041.14:521.35:588:27Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:535.311:466.95:470.45:341.55:578:28Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:455.56:28-0.36:151.75:568:29Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:227.31:355.77:11-0.96:571.95:558:30Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:597.52:255.87:54-1.37:402.15:548:30Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:397.63:175.88:39-1.68:262.45:538:31Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:227.64:115.79:27-1.69:172.65:538:32Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:107.45:075.710:17-1.510:142.75:528:33Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:047.06:055.711:11-1.211:202.85:518:34Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:066.57:045.812:07-0.75:508:35Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:165.98:016.012:352.71:06-0.35:508:36Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:325.58:556.31:542.32:060.25:498:37Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:505.29:436.63:071.73:030.65:498:38Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:045.110:276.94:111.03:571.05:488:38Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:115.211:077.15:050.44:471.45:488:39Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:105.35:53-0.25:331.85:478:40Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:58 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 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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