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 3h 28m 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 - Jul 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:024.49:456.74:041.33:182.55:488:51Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:074.610:267.14:510.64:092.75:498:51Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:044.95:35-0.14:592.95:498:51Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:545.26:18-0.75:472.95:508:51Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:415.57:01-1.26:352.95:508:51Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:347.92:265.77:43-1.57:232.85:518:50Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:198.03:115.98:27-1.68:142.75:518:50Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:077.83:566.19:11-1.69:072.65:528:50Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:587.54:426.29:56-1.310:052.55:538:49Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:537.05:296.410:43-0.811:092.35:538:49Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:546.46:186.611:31-0.25:548:49Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:035.77:086.912:192.012:220.55:558:48Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:205.17:587.11:331.61:171.35:568:48Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:434.88:507.32:451.02:151.95:568:47Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:064.89:407.43:500.53:152.45:578:46Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:195.010:297.54:48-0.14:142.75:588:46Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:195.35:38-0.55:102.95:598:45Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:095.56:24-0.76:003.06:008:45New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:515.67:05-0.86:463.06:018:44New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:417.42:295.77:44-0.87:302.96:018:43New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:207.33:045.78:21-0.78:122.96:028:42New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:597.03:385.88:57-0.58:542.86:038:41Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:386.74:125.89:31-0.19:372.86:048:41Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:186.34:465.810:050.210:232.86:058:40Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:005.95:225.910:400.711:152.76:068:39Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:495.45:596.011:151.26:078:38First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:464.96:406.112:122.511:53 AM1.76:088:37First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:564.57:236.31:162.212:372.36:098:36First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:154.48:106.52:201.81:292.76:108:35First Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:354.58:596.83:211.32:313.06:108:34Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:454.79:497.24:160.63:343.26:118:33Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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