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 44m at 9:40 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:04 pm (6.9 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 - Nov 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:226.610:365.73:551.24:401.46:475:13Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:516.811:225.84:331.45:170.96:485:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:187.05:071.85:530.56:495:10New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:055.811:44 AM7.15:402.16:270.26:505:09New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:465.812:107.16:122.57:010.06:515:08New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:275.712:377.16:432.87:36-0.16:535:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:095.61:057.07:153.28:12-0.16:545:06Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:545.51:346.97:483.58:510.06:555:05Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:445.42:086.78:253.89:350.16:565:04Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:385.32:496.49:114.010:240.36:575:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:375.33:446.110:144.111:190.46:585:02First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:365.44:585.811:354.07:005:01First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:285.76:215.712:190.512:573.67:015:00First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:146.17:415.71:170.72:082.87:024:59Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:556.68:545.82:130.83:081.97:034:58Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:347.210:016.03:041.04:010.97:044:57Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:127.711:026.23:531.24:50-0.17:064:57Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:518.24:391.65:39-0.97:074:56Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:006.311:31 AM8.55:251.96:26-1.57:084:55Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:576.412:138.66:122.37:14-1.77:094:54Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:526.412:578.57:002.78:03-1.77:104:54Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:486.31:438.17:503.18:53-1.47:114:53Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:466.12:347.68:453.49:45-0.97:124:53Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:466.03:296.99:483.610:40-0.37:144:52Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:476.04:326.311:013.611:370.27:154:51Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:456.15:445.712:213.47:164:51Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:386.27:005.312:340.81:393.07:174:51Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:236.48:155.11:301.22:442.47:184:50Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:016.79:235.12:211.63:361.87:194:50Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:346.910:215.23:072.04:191.27:204:49Waning Crescent30Fri
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 12:52 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 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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