Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 22m at 9:31 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:016.97:334.812:081.81:482.07:404:59First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:447.48:594.91:022.42:501.07:414:59Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:307.910:155.22:012.93:460.17:415:00Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:188.311:205.63:013.24:38-0.87:415:01Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:088.74:003.45:28-1.47:415:02Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:155.910:59 AM8.94:573.46:17-1.87:415:03Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:066.211:50 AM8.95:523.47:04-1.97:415:04Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:536.312:418.76:473.27:51-1.77:405:05Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:396.51:338.37:423.18:36-1.37:405:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:256.62:267.68:393.09:21-0.87:405:07Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:106.73:216.89:402.910:060.07:405:08Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:556.84:226.010:462.710:500.87:405:09Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:396.95:305.311:572.411:361.77:395:10Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:247.06:504.81:102.17:395:11Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:097.08:214.612:252.42:171.67:395:12Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:537.19:504.71:193.13:151.17:385:13Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:377.210:575.02:173.64:050.77:385:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:217.311:465.23:143.84:470.37:375:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:037.44:053.95:260.07:375:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:235.410:44 AM7.54:513.96:03-0.27:365:18New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:565.611:23 AM7.55:333.86:37-0.47:355:19New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:275.712:007.56:123.77:11-0.57:355:20New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:585.812:377.46:513.57:44-0.47:345:22New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:295.91:147.37:313.48:16-0.37:335:23Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:016.01:536.98:133.28:480.07:335:24Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:336.22:376.59:003.09:210.57:325:25Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:066.43:285.99:542.89:561.07:315:26Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:416.64:315.410:552.410:341.77:305:28First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:206.95:514.912:031.97:295:29First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:057.27:244.61:151.37:295:30First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:587.58:584.812:163.02:240.67:285:31Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9418851)

Common Questions About Arcata Wharf, CA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Arcata Wharf, CA today?

Slack tide in Arcata Wharf, CA is approximately 12:29 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA