Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 45m at 10:15 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:597.37:465.012:191.71:461.58:276:32First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:537.39:164.91:162.42:581.18:266:34First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:477.310:425.02:193.04:030.78:256:35Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:417.311:475.33:263.44:590.48:246:36Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:327.44:273.55:460.18:236:37Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:355.511:19 AM7.45:213.46:27-0.18:226:38Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:145.712:017.46:083.37:04-0.28:216:40Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:465.912:417.46:503.17:38-0.28:206:41Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:166.01:187.37:293.08:10-0.18:186:42Full Moon9Wed
10Thu2:456.11:547.18:072.88:410.18:176:43Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:146.22:316.88:442.79:110.48:166:45Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:436.23:096.49:242.59:410.78:156:46Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:146.33:506.010:062.410:121.28:146:47Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:466.44:375.510:532.310:431.78:126:48Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:206.55:355.111:472.211:192.28:116:50Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:596.66:484.712:501.98:106:51Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:466.78:134.612:032.81:581.58:086:52Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:426.99:394.71:033.23:061.08:076:53Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:437.210:495.02:193.54:070.48:066:54Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:447.511:445.53:343.45:02-0.38:046:56Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:437.94:403.25:52-0.88:036:57Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:315.911:39 AM8.15:382.76:38-1.18:016:58New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:136.312:338.36:332.27:22-1.38:006:59New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:536.71:258.27:251.78:05-1.17:597:00New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:337.02:177.98:171.38:48-0.77:577:01Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:137.33:107.39:091.09:30-0.17:567:03Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:557.44:066.710:040.810:130.77:547:04Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:377.45:066.011:010.810:581.57:537:05Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:237.26:145.412:030.97:517:06First Quarter29Tue
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 1:27 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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