Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 4:37 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:105.95:407.311:071.16:128:32First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:215.36:337.312:180.911:59 AM1.86:138:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:404.97:297.21:280.812:582.56:148:30First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:074.88:297.12:390.62:052.96:158:29Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:264.99:287.13:450.43:143.16:168:28Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:285.210:237.14:420.14:183.16:178:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:155.45:31-0.15:132.96:188:25Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:525.66:13-0.26:012.76:198:24Full Moon8Thu
9Fri1:255.86:50-0.26:442.56:208:23Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:387.01:545.97:24-0.17:232.36:218:21Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:166.92:236.17:560.18:022.16:228:20Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:546.72:516.28:260.48:402.06:238:19Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:326.43:206.38:560.79:201.96:248:17Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:116.03:506.39:261.110:011.86:258:16Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:545.64:226.49:561.610:471.76:268:15Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:435.24:586.410:282.111:401.76:278:13Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:414.85:396.511:042.56:288:12Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:524.56:306.512:411.511:51 AM3.06:298:10Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:134.47:296.61:471.312:553.36:308:09Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:294.68:336.92:530.92:143.46:318:08Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:325.09:367.23:530.43:283.26:328:06Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:225.410:357.54:46-0.14:322.86:338:05Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:055.95:34-0.55:292.26:348:03Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:466.46:19-0.76:221.66:358:02New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:257.81:256.87:02-0.77:141.06:368:00New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:177.72:057.27:44-0.58:050.66:377:58New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:107.42:457.58:26-0.18:570.36:387:57Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:047.03:277.69:090.59:510.26:397:55Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:016.44:127.69:531.210:480.26:407:54Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:035.85:007.410:401.911:500.46:417:52First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:125.35:557.111:342.56:427:51First Quarter31Sat
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 8:06 am — 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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