Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 9:40 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 3:28 am (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Nov 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:365.14:405.711:174.26:465:13First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:355.35:595.512:150.912:434.06:485:12First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:225.57:175.51:150.91:563.56:495:11First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:595.98:265.62:080.92:542.86:505:09Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:336.49:295.82:560.93:432.06:515:08Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:066.910:276.03:401.04:281.16:525:07Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:397.411:226.24:221.25:120.26:535:06Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:137.85:031.55:56-0.66:555:05Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:166.311:49 AM8.25:441.96:42-1.26:565:04Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:106.312:278.46:272.37:29-1.56:575:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:066.21:098.37:122.88:19-1.66:585:02Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:046.01:568.18:013.19:11-1.46:595:01Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:065.92:497.68:583.510:08-1.07:015:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:115.83:517.010:053.711:08-0.57:024:59Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:175.95:036.411:263.67:034:58Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:196.16:225.912:110.012:513.37:044:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:126.47:425.61:130.42:092.77:054:57Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:576.78:555.52:100.83:122.07:064:56Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:357.010:005.53:001.34:041.37:084:55Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:097.210:575.53:451.74:480.77:094:55Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:397.411:475.64:262.15:270.27:104:54New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:087.45:032.56:03-0.27:114:53New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:325.711:37 AM7.55:392.96:39-0.47:124:53New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:155.712:067.46:143.27:14-0.47:134:52New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:575.612:367.36:493.57:49-0.47:144:52Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:395.61:077.17:253.88:27-0.37:164:51Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:235.51:406.98:023.99:06-0.17:174:51Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:105.42:176.68:454.19:480.27:184:50Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:005.43:026.29:384.210:340.47:194:50Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:515.54:005.810:474.111:240.77:204:50First Quarter30Sat
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 6:34 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 12% 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 (12% 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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