Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 6:59 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:145.54:126.69:562.210:581.26:437:49Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:085.04:446.510:262.811:511.36:447:48Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:134.65:236.310:593.46:447:46Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:364.46:156.212:521.311:43 AM3.86:457:45Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:164.47:206.12:011.31:014.16:467:43Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:344.78:306.23:091.12:344.16:477:41Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:164.99:336.44:070.73:453.96:487:40Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:475.210:296.74:550.34:413.46:497:38Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:165.55:360.05:282.96:507:36Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:445.96:12-0.26:122.36:517:35New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:067.11:126.36:47-0.26:551.76:527:33New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:537.11:416.77:210.07:391.06:537:31New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:417.02:117.17:550.48:250.56:547:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu2:316.72:437.48:300.99:140.16:557:28Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:266.23:187.69:071.610:06-0.16:567:26Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:265.73:597.69:462.311:03-0.16:577:24Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:355.24:477.510:323.06:587:23First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:574.95:467.212:080.011:30 AM3.56:597:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:284.97:006.91:200.112:503.97:007:19First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:485.28:196.82:350.12:223.87:017:18Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:455.59:326.83:420.03:423.47:027:16Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:285.810:366.84:39-0.14:452.87:037:14Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:036.15:260.05:372.17:047:13Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:346.411:216.75:060.15:231.66:056:11Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:026.65:420.46:041.16:066:09Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:066.512:286.86:140.86:440.76:076:07Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:496.312:546.96:451.47:210.56:086:06Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:326.01:196.97:151.97:590.46:096:04Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:165.71:446.87:442.58:380.46:106:02Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:035.32:126.78:133.09:200.66:116:01Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 9:58 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 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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