Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:37 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 9:02 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Feb 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:367.611:245.63:293.44:47-0.27:265:33Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:267.94:243.15:29-0.67:255:34Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:046.011:15 AM8.15:162.76:10-0.97:245:35Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:426.512:048.16:052.26:50-0.97:235:37Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:206.812:538.06:551.87:31-0.77:225:38Full Moon5Wed
6Thu2:007.21:447.67:471.58:12-0.37:215:39Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:407.42:387.08:411.28:540.37:205:40Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:237.63:366.49:381.19:381.07:195:42Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:097.64:425.710:401.010:271.77:185:43Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:007.65:575.211:481.011:232.47:175:44Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:567.57:235.01:010.97:155:45Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:587.38:505.012:292.92:120.67:145:47Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:017.310:015.31:433.23:160.47:135:48Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:027.310:545.62:543.24:100.27:125:49Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:567.311:355.93:553.04:560.07:105:50Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:457.34:472.85:350.07:095:51New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:106.111:28 AM7.25:322.56:110.07:085:53New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:416.212:087.16:132.26:440.27:065:54New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:106.412:466.96:522.07:150.47:055:55New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:386.51:246.67:301.97:450.87:035:56Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:066.62:026.28:091.88:151.27:025:57Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:366.62:425.88:481.78:441.67:015:59Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:076.63:275.49:311.79:152.16:596:00Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:416.64:205.010:201.79:482.56:586:01Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:196.55:244.711:151.610:293.06:566:02First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:066.56:414.512:201.56:556:03First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:036.58:014.61:271.26:536:04First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:086.69:094.912:443.52:300.86:526:06Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 12:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (21% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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