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 2h 08m 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 - Oct 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:555.02:426.58:433.510:070.86:125:59Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:574.83:216.39:173.911:031.06:135:57Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:144.64:156.010:074.26:145:56Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:384.75:295.812:091.011:37 AM4.36:155:54Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:414.96:495.81:171.01:144.16:165:52Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:215.28:016.02:160.82:263.66:175:51Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:535.69:036.23:060.63:213.06:195:49Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:226.09:596.43:480.44:092.16:205:48Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:516.510:536.64:270.44:541.36:215:46Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:207.111:456.65:040.65:380.46:225:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:517.55:411.06:23-0.36:235:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:386.512:247.96:191.57:09-0.96:245:41New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:326.31:008.16:582.07:58-1.16:255:40Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:296.01:408.17:392.68:50-1.16:265:38Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:315.72:267.98:253.19:46-0.96:275:37Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:405.43:207.49:203.610:49-0.56:285:35First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:565.34:276.910:313.911:57-0.26:295:34First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:135.45:456.411:593.86:305:32First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:175.67:076.11:060.11:293.56:315:31First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:075.98:236.02:100.32:442.86:335:29Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:466.39:285.93:030.53:422.16:345:28Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:196.610:255.93:480.84:301.46:355:26Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:486.911:165.94:281.25:110.86:365:25Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:157.15:031.65:490.36:375:23Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:025.811:40 AM7.25:362.16:250.06:385:22Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:465.712:067.26:072.57:00-0.26:395:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:295.612:317.26:383.07:35-0.26:415:19Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:125.512:587.17:093.48:12-0.16:425:18Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:575.31:276.97:413.78:510.06:435:17Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:475.11:596.68:143.99:350.36:445:15Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:445.02:396.48:554.210:260.56:455:14Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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