Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:26 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 44m at 6:54 pm (7.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Sep 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:166.53:016.28:410.78:591.76:437:49Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:556.23:306.39:121.19:391.76:447:48Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:375.94:016.39:421.610:211.66:457:46Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:235.54:346.310:142.111:091.66:467:44Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:165.15:126.210:492.66:477:43First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:224.85:586.212:051.511:32 AM3.06:487:41First Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:384.66:556.31:081.412:313.46:497:39First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:564.77:596.42:151.11:473.56:507:38First Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:045.09:046.73:190.73:033.46:507:36Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:565.410:057.04:150.34:073.06:517:34Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:405.811:027.45:05-0.25:042.56:527:33Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:216.35:52-0.55:561.96:537:31Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:006.76:35-0.66:461.26:547:29Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:487.71:387.17:18-0.57:350.76:557:28Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:417.62:177.48:00-0.28:260.36:567:26Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:347.32:587.58:430.39:180.06:577:24Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:306.83:417.59:261.010:120.06:587:23Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:306.34:277.410:131.711:110.16:597:21Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:365.85:187.111:052.47:007:19Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:505.46:176.812:140.312:062.97:017:17Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:115.37:236.51:230.41:203.37:027:16Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:295.48:326.42:330.52:383.37:037:14Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:305.69:376.43:370.53:483.17:047:12Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:165.810:346.44:320.54:452.77:057:11Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:536.011:246.55:170.55:322.37:067:09Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:246.25:570.56:121.97:077:07New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:076.512:526.36:310.76:491.57:087:06New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:476.41:186.47:040.97:251.27:097:04New Moon28Fri
29Sat1:266.41:456.57:341.18:001.07:107:02New Moon29Sat
30Sun2:056.22:126.68:041.58:350.97:117:01New Moon30Sun
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 10:40 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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