Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 4:00 pm (3.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 11m at 11:35 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Feb 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:436.21:036.97:152.67:420.37:265:33New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:126.41:406.67:542.48:110.67:255:35Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:416.52:196.28:342.38:401.17:245:36Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:116.63:025.89:182.29:091.57:235:37Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:446.73:525.310:062.19:412.07:225:38Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:206.84:544.911:031.910:192.57:215:39First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:026.96:124.612:071.77:205:41First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:547.07:384.51:161.37:195:42First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:557.28:584.712:153.32:220.87:175:43Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:597.410:015.21:363.53:210.27:165:44Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:017.710:515.62:503.34:14-0.47:155:46Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:008.011:356.13:552.95:01-0.87:145:47Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:558.24:532.45:46-1.07:125:48Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:166.611:49 AM8.25:471.86:29-1.07:115:49Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:567.112:418.06:401.37:11-0.77:105:51Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:367.41:337.67:320.97:53-0.27:095:52Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:167.62:277.08:250.78:350.57:075:53Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:587.73:236.39:190.79:181.27:065:54Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:427.64:245.710:180.710:041.97:045:55Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:307.45:345.111:210.910:562.67:035:57Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:237.16:564.812:301.07:025:58Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:226.98:254.81:411.07:005:59Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:266.79:395.01:123.42:470.96:596:00Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:286.610:305.32:253.43:420.76:576:01Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:246.711:075.53:273.24:270.56:566:02Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:136.711:385.74:192.95:050.46:546:04Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:566.85:022.65:390.46:536:05New Moon27Wed
28Thu12:056.011:36 AM6.85:412.26:100.56:516:06New Moon28Thu
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 1:47 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 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 Waning 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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