Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 7:47 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 12:58 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Apr 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:126.811:496.85:121.25:320.16:006:40Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:056.75:590.36:090.45:586:41Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:227.312:596.56:47-0.46:481.05:566:42Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:567.71:556.27:35-0.97:271.65:556:43Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:337.92:535.88:25-1.18:092.25:536:44Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:147.83:565.49:19-1.18:552.85:516:46Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:017.55:075.110:18-0.89:513.35:506:47Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:567.16:274.911:22-0.511:023.65:486:48Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:036.67:485.012:33-0.15:476:49Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:206.28:535.212:303.61:430.15:456:50Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:395.99:405.51:573.22:450.25:436:51Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:505.810:175.83:082.73:360.35:426:52Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:515.810:486.14:032.04:180.55:406:53Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:435.811:156.34:491.44:540.85:396:54Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:305.711:406.55:290.95:271.25:376:55New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:145.66:060.45:581.65:366:56New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:046.712:565.56:410.16:272.05:346:57New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:286.81:375.47:15-0.16:562.45:336:58New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:536.82:205.27:50-0.27:262.85:316:59Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:206.73:055.08:27-0.27:553.15:307:00Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:486.63:554.89:08-0.18:273.45:287:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:216.44:534.69:530.09:043.65:277:02Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:026.25:594.510:460.210:003.85:257:03First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:565.97:054.611:450.311:243.85:247:04First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:085.77:594.812:470.35:227:05First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:295.68:415.212:563.51:440.35:217:07First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:475.69:185.72:112.92:360.35:207:08Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:585.79:526.33:122.03:230.45:187:09Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:045.810:266.94:061.04:070.75:177:10Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:055.95:56-0.15:501.16:168:11Full Moon30Sun
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 4:22 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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