Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 9:31 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 45m at 3:29 pm (6.9 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 - Sep 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:166.91:216.16:550.17:012.05:426:50Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:546.71:486.37:250.37:401.75:436:48Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:356.52:166.57:540.78:221.55:446:47Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:206.12:446.68:251.39:081.25:456:45Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:105.63:166.88:571.910:001.05:466:43Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:115.23:556.99:342.511:000.85:476:42Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:254.84:436.910:193.15:486:40Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:524.75:466.912:090.611:22 AM3.55:496:38Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:204.86:597.01:220.312:463.75:506:37Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:305.18:127.22:31-0.12:113.65:516:35Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:225.59:197.53:32-0.43:213.15:526:33Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:055.910:207.64:24-0.74:212.55:536:32Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:446.311:157.75:11-0.85:151.85:546:30New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:206.75:54-0.76:051.25:556:28New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:077.512:557.06:34-0.36:540.85:566:27New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:587.21:307.17:130.27:420.55:576:25Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:496.72:047.27:510.98:290.45:586:23Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:416.22:397.18:281.79:180.45:596:22Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:365.63:156.99:072.410:100.66:006:20Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:395.23:566.69:493.111:080.86:016:18First Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:524.94:446.310:403.76:026:16First Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:204.85:456.012:121.011:51 AM4.06:036:15First Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:444.96:555.91:211.01:154.06:046:13First Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:395.18:035.92:250.92:293.86:056:11Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:155.39:026.13:180.83:253.46:066:10Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:455.69:536.34:020.64:102.96:076:08Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:115.810:386.44:400.54:502.46:086:06Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:386.111:216.55:130.55:271.96:096:05Full Moon28Sun
29Mon12:046.45:450.66:041.46:106:03Full Moon29Mon
30Tue12:036.512:306.76:150.86:420.96:116:01Full Moon30Tue
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 6:30 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 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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