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 : 9:03 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 2:38 am (7.1 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 - Jun 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:204.59:225.93:032.52:381.35:468:41Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:324.49:566.33:571.93:231.75:468:42Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:394.510:286.64:441.14:062.15:458:43Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:404.711:017.05:260.34:492.45:458:43Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:355.06:07-0.45:312.75:458:44New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:275.26:48-1.06:143.05:448:45New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:147.62:175.37:31-1.56:583.15:448:45New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:547.83:075.48:15-1.87:453.25:448:46New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:387.83:575.49:01-1.98:353.35:448:46Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:267.74:475.59:49-1.89:313.25:448:47Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:197.35:385.610:38-1.510:353.25:448:47Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:186.86:295.811:29-1.011:482.95:448:48First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:256.27:196.112:21-0.55:438:48First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:405.58:066.41:072.51:140.25:438:49First Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:015.08:526.82:231.82:080.95:438:49First Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:244.89:357.23:321.03:011.55:448:50Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:434.710:177.44:320.23:532.15:448:50Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:534.910:587.65:23-0.44:452.65:448:50Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:535.16:10-0.95:343.05:448:51Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:455.36:53-1.16:213.25:448:51Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:177.52:305.37:34-1.27:063.35:448:51Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:577.43:115.48:14-1.27:503.45:458:51Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:367.23:505.38:53-1.08:333.45:458:51Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:156.94:295.39:31-0.79:173.45:458:52Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:556.55:075.310:10-0.410:053.45:458:52Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:376.15:465.310:47-0.110:593.35:468:52Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:235.66:245.511:250.45:468:52Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:175.17:015.712:003.212:030.95:478:52Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:224.77:395.91:072.812:431.45:478:52Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:384.38:166.32:132.31:271.95:488:52Third Quarter30Wed
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 5:50 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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