Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 37m at 10:23 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:116.54:095.39:520.69:342.46:597:41Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:396.45:005.010:340.610:062.86:587:42Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:126.36:014.711:230.610:453.26:567:43Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:536.27:124.612:200.66:547:44Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:506.18:284.61:260.66:537:45Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:026.09:334.91:023.72:320.46:517:46Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:196.110:245.22:293.43:340.16:497:47Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:306.311:075.73:422.94:28-0.16:487:48Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:356.611:456.24:422.25:16-0.36:467:49Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:356.85:361.36:01-0.36:457:50Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:226.712:316.96:270.56:44-0.16:437:51New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:597.21:266.87:16-0.37:260.36:417:52New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:377.62:216.68:05-0.88:080.96:407:53New Moon13Fri
14Sat2:167.73:176.38:55-1.18:521.56:387:54Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:577.74:165.99:46-1.19:382.16:377:55Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:427.55:185.510:40-0.910:302.66:357:56Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:307.06:275.311:38-0.611:303.16:347:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:266.57:425.112:40-0.26:327:58First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:326.18:555.212:443.31:470.16:317:59First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:455.79:545.42:073.22:520.46:298:00First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:585.510:405.63:232.93:490.56:288:02Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:035.511:155.84:242.44:370.66:268:03Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:595.511:456.05:121.95:190.86:258:04Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:485.55:541.35:551.06:238:05Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:136.212:335.66:310.96:281.26:228:06Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:396.41:145.67:060.46:591.66:218:07Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:056.61:555.57:410.17:301.96:198:08Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:326.72:375.48:15-0.18:012.26:188:09Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:596.73:205.38:51-0.38:322.66:178:10Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:276.64:065.19:29-0.39:052.96:158:11Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 1:22 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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