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 5h 52m 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 - Apr 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:416.71:235.97:100.37:051.75:596:41New Moon1Mon
2Tue1:106.82:065.77:480.17:372.05:576:42Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:416.92:525.58:280.08:122.35:566:43Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:156.93:435.29:13-0.18:512.65:546:44Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:556.84:425.010:040.09:402.95:536:45Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:456.65:474.911:010.110:443.15:516:46First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:486.46:555.012:040.25:496:47First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:026.27:585.312:043.11:100.25:486:48First Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:206.18:515.71:262.72:120.25:466:49Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:346.29:396.32:392.03:080.25:446:50Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:416.310:226.83:411.23:590.35:436:51Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:436.411:037.24:360.44:460.55:416:52Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:396.411:437.55:27-0.35:310.75:406:53Full Moon13Sat
14Sun12:336.46:15-0.86:151.15:386:54Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:227.71:246.27:01-1.16:581.55:376:55Full Moon15Mon
16Tue1:027.62:156.07:48-1.17:411.95:356:56Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:437.43:075.78:34-0.98:262.35:346:57Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:257.04:015.49:22-0.69:152.75:326:58Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:106.64:575.210:12-0.110:103.05:317:00Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:006.15:585.011:060.311:153.15:297:01Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:585.66:585.012:030.75:287:02Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:055.27:535.112:293.11:020.95:267:03Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:155.08:395.41:422.81:571.15:257:04Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:225.09:175.72:442.32:461.35:237:05Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:225.19:526.03:351.83:301.45:227:06Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:165.210:246.34:181.24:101.55:217:07Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:045.310:566.64:570.74:471.75:197:08Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:495.46:350.16:231.96:188:09New Moon28Sun
29Mon12:276.81:335.57:12-0.36:582.16:178:10New Moon29Mon
30Tue12:597.02:175.57:50-0.67:342.36:158:11New Moon30Tue
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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