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 5h 06m at 4:21 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Sep 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:436.26:11-0.86:082.16:437:49Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:097.91:236.56:55-1.06:591.56:447:47Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:017.92:026.97:38-0.97:501.06:457:45Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:537.72:427.28:20-0.58:420.66:467:44Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:477.33:237.39:030.09:350.46:477:42Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:436.84:067.49:470.710:320.46:487:40Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:446.24:527.310:331.511:320.46:497:39Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:515.65:437.111:242.36:507:37Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:085.26:406.812:380.512:252.96:517:35Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:335.17:446.61:490.61:363.36:527:34Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:535.28:506.52:580.62:533.46:537:32Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:545.59:516.54:000.54:003.26:547:30Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:395.710:456.64:520.44:552.96:557:29Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:145.85:360.35:412.56:567:27Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:446.06:140.36:212.26:577:25New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:146.71:116.16:480.46:581.96:587:24New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:546.61:386.37:200.67:341.66:597:22New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:326.52:056.47:500.88:091.47:007:20New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:106.32:326.58:191.28:451.27:017:19Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:496.12:596.58:491.69:231.17:027:17Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:325.83:286.59:182.010:041.07:037:15Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:195.43:596.59:502.510:501.07:047:13Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:145.14:366.410:262.911:451.07:057:12First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:214.95:256.311:143.37:067:10First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:374.86:296.312:480.912:213.67:077:08First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:525.07:446.41:560.71:453.67:087:07First Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:545.38:566.63:020.43:043.37:097:05Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:445.710:036.94:010.14:092.77:107:03Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:266.211:037.24:53-0.25:062.07:117:02Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:066.75:40-0.35:581.27:127:00Full Moon30Sat
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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