Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 45m at 1:20 pm (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:55 pm (7.4 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 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:235.49:427.33:450.13:362.86:437:48Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:185.810:437.54:42-0.34:402.46:447:47Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:056.35:33-0.55:371.96:457:45Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:476.66:20-0.66:301.46:467:44Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:337.71:276.97:04-0.57:191.06:477:42Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:237.52:067.17:46-0.28:070.76:487:40Full Moon6Tue
7Wed2:137.22:447.28:270.38:550.66:497:39Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:026.73:227.19:070.89:430.66:507:37Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:526.24:016.99:471.510:320.86:517:35Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:455.74:426.710:292.111:251.06:527:34Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:445.35:286.411:162.76:537:32Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:525.06:206.112:241.212:113.26:547:30Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:074.97:206.01:281.31:193.46:557:29Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:204.98:246.02:331.32:313.56:567:27Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:185.19:246.03:331.13:363.36:577:25Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:015.410:186.24:231.04:302.96:587:23Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:365.711:066.45:060.85:152.56:597:22Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:086.05:440.65:552.17:007:20Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:396.36:190.66:341.67:017:18New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:326.61:106.56:530.67:121.27:027:17New Moon20Tue
21Wed1:146.71:406.87:260.87:510.97:037:15New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:576.62:126.98:001.08:310.67:047:13New Moon22Thu
23Fri2:416.42:457.18:351.49:150.47:057:12Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:306.13:217.19:131.810:030.37:067:10Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:245.83:037.18:552.29:570.36:076:08Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:265.53:536.99:442.710:570.36:086:07First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:365.34:556.810:473.06:096:05First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:515.36:076.612:050.312:033.26:106:03First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:025.57:226.61:140.31:243.06:116:01Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:025.98:336.72:190.22:372.56:126:00Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 4:37 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 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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