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 5h 01m 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 - Mar 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:247.28:584.82:000.26:516:06First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:357.310:085.21:193.73:08-0.26:496:07Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:457.510:585.62:413.64:06-0.66:486:09Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:497.711:406.03:503.24:56-0.96:466:10Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:477.84:492.65:42-1.06:446:11Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:176.311:40 AM7.75:422.06:23-0.86:436:12Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:526.612:307.56:311.57:01-0.56:416:13Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:266.81:187.17:181.27:380.16:406:14Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:597.02:056.68:050.98:140.76:386:15Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:327.02:546.08:510.88:481.56:366:16Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:056.93:475.49:390.99:232.26:356:18Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:396.74:464.910:311.010:002.96:336:19Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:176.55:584.611:281.110:443.56:326:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:036.37:284.412:331.26:306:21Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:016.19:034.61:421.16:286:22Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:086.010:024.81:124.02:460.96:276:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:146.110:385.12:303.83:390.66:256:24Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:136.311:075.33:303.54:220.46:236:25Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:046.511:355.64:173.05:000.26:226:26Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:496.64:592.55:340.06:206:27Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:015.911:33 AM6.75:392.06:060.16:186:28New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:286.212:166.76:181.56:370.36:176:29New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:566.51:006.56:591.07:090.66:156:31New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:246.81:476.37:410.57:421.16:136:32Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:547.12:385.98:260.28:161.76:126:33Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:277.23:355.59:150.08:542.36:106:34Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:057.24:425.110:10-0.19:392.96:086:35Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:527.16:014.811:13-0.110:373.46:076:36First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:516.97:274.812:24-0.16:056:37First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:046.78:445.01:37-0.16:036:38First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:246.69:425.41:283.52:44-0.36:026:39Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:29 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.

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