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 : 10:15 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 13m at 4:21 am (5.7 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 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:555.19:465.32:313.12:510.86:148:12First Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:045.010:245.63:362.73:430.96:128:13Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:065.110:575.84:292.24:271.06:118:14Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:005.211:286.15:131.65:071.26:108:15Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:505.311:586.45:521.05:441.36:098:16Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:365.46:290.56:191.66:088:17Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:276.71:205.57:050.06:531.86:068:18Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:576.92:055.57:42-0.47:282.16:058:19Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:287.02:515.58:20-0.78:042.46:048:20Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:007.13:395.49:01-0.98:422.76:038:21Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:367.04:305.39:45-1.09:262.96:028:22Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:176.95:265.210:33-0.910:183.16:018:23Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:066.66:255.211:26-0.711:233.26:008:24Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:076.37:255.412:23-0.55:598:25Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:195.98:225.712:413.11:24-0.25:588:26Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:395.69:146.02:012.72:250.05:578:27Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:575.510:016.53:142.03:220.35:568:28Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:115.510:447.04:181.14:150.65:558:29Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:185.611:257.35:130.35:050.95:548:30Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:195.76:04-0.55:521.35:548:31New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:057.61:155.86:51-1.06:381.75:538:32New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:447.72:075.87:36-1.47:222.15:528:33New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:227.62:585.78:20-1.48:072.45:518:34New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:027.43:485.69:03-1.38:522.85:518:35Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:417.04:375.59:47-1.09:403.05:508:36Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:236.65:285.310:32-0.710:323.25:498:36Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:086.16:205.311:19-0.211:323.35:498:37Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:005.67:115.312:070.25:488:38First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:595.28:005.412:403.312:580.65:488:39First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:074.88:455.61:523.01:501.05:478:40First Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:184.69:245.82:592.52:401.35:478:40First Quarter31Wed
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 7:18 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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