Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 6:59 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 16m at 1:43 pm (6.1 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 - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:047.89:444.812:233.62:460.17:275:33Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:097.910:505.21:463.93:48-0.47:265:34Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:148.211:395.63:053.94:43-0.97:255:35Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:148.34:133.65:31-1.27:245:36New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:206.011:10 AM8.45:113.16:16-1.37:235:38New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:586.312:018.26:052.76:57-1.17:215:39New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:346.612:507.86:562.37:35-0.87:205:40New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:086.81:387.37:462.08:11-0.27:195:41Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:426.92:266.78:351.88:460.67:185:43Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:157.03:155.99:261.79:191.47:175:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:497.04:105.310:191.69:532.27:165:45First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:246.95:154.711:171.610:272.97:145:46First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:036.86:384.412:211.67:135:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:506.78:294.31:311.47:125:49First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:466.610:114.612:094.02:381.27:115:50First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:486.610:574.91:344.23:350.87:095:51Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:476.711:275.12:504.24:220.57:085:52Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:406.911:535.33:493.95:020.17:075:53Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:277.14:373.55:37-0.17:055:55Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:185.611:10 AM7.35:193.16:09-0.37:045:56Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:445.911:52 AM7.36:002.76:40-0.37:025:57Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:106.212:337.26:412.37:10-0.17:015:58Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:376.51:176.97:231.87:410.37:005:59Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:056.82:036.58:071.48:120.96:586:01Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:347.12:555.98:551.08:451.56:576:02Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:067.33:555.49:480.89:202.26:556:03Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:457.45:074.910:490.610:012.96:546:04Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:327.46:364.611:580.510:573.56:526:05Third Quarter28Wed
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 4:21 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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