Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 3:35 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:31 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Sep 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:406.06:140.16:162.16:427:50New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:147.11:136.36:500.06:581.66:437:48New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:587.11:466.67:260.07:411.26:447:46New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:437.12:216.98:020.28:250.96:457:45New Moon4Fri
5Sat2:306.92:577.18:400.69:130.66:467:43Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:206.53:367.39:191.010:040.56:477:42Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:166.14:207.310:021.611:010.46:487:40Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:185.65:107.210:512.16:497:38First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:305.36:097.112:040.411:50 AM2.66:507:37First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:495.27:166.91:130.41:012.96:517:35First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:065.38:276.92:240.32:193.06:527:33Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:125.69:356.93:300.23:332.76:537:32Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:056.010:377.04:280.14:362.36:547:30Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:506.311:327.15:180.05:311.86:557:28Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:296.66:030.06:191.46:567:26Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:217.01:046.86:430.27:031.06:577:25Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:076.91:376.97:210.57:450.86:587:23Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:516.72:096.97:570.98:250.76:597:21Full Moon18Fri
19Sat2:336.42:406.88:321.49:060.77:007:20Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:166.03:126.79:061.89:470.87:017:18Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:015.73:466.59:412.310:310.97:027:16Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:515.34:246.310:192.811:191.17:037:15Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:475.05:086.111:023.27:047:13Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:524.86:035.912:141.311:59 AM3.57:057:11Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:034.87:085.81:161.31:113.67:067:09Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:085.08:155.82:201.32:273.57:077:08Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:005.38:186.02:181.12:323.16:086:06Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:425.79:156.23:080.93:252.66:096:04Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:196.110:086.53:520.74:122.06:106:03Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:546.510:576.74:330.64:561.36:116:01New Moon30Wed
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 7:03 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 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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