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 3h 46m 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 - Sep 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:295.16:566.812:570.612:383.06:437:49First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:525.08:026.62:070.71:533.36:447:47First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:055.29:076.53:150.73:073.26:457:46Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:595.410:066.54:130.64:113.06:467:44Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:405.610:586.65:020.55:042.66:477:42Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:135.95:430.55:482.36:487:41Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:426.16:180.56:271.96:497:39Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:246.61:096.26:510.77:051.66:507:37Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:036.51:366.47:210.97:411.36:517:36Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:416.42:036.57:511.18:161.16:527:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:206.22:316.68:201.58:531.06:537:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:005.92:596.78:501.89:320.96:547:31Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:435.63:306.69:202.210:150.96:557:29Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:325.34:056.69:532.611:040.96:567:27Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:295.04:486.510:333.06:577:26Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:374.85:446.412:010.911:26 AM3.36:587:24Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:524.86:536.41:060.912:403.56:597:22Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:015.08:076.52:130.72:043.37:007:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:585.49:176.73:160.43:202.97:017:19Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:455.910:227.04:110.24:232.27:027:17Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:276.511:227.25:010.05:191.47:037:15Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:077.05:470.06:110.67:047:14New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:187.312:477.56:310.17:010.07:057:12New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:127.21:267.87:140.57:51-0.57:067:10New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:057.02:077.97:570.98:40-0.77:077:09Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:596.72:497.98:411.49:31-0.67:087:07Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:556.33:337.69:272.010:23-0.47:097:05Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:555.84:227.210:162.611:200.07:107:04Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:005.54:166.810:133.011:210.46:116:02First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:115.35:196.311:223.36:126:00First Quarter30Mon
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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