Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 50m at 12:12 pm (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:485.82:197.08:403.69:38-0.47:214:49Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:395.83:126.69:383.710:27-0.17:224:49Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:316.04:176.210:483.611:210.27:234:49First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:236.25:345.812:063.27:244:49First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:146.66:575.512:180.61:222.67:254:48First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:027.18:185.51:161.02:301.77:264:48Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:477.59:325.62:131.43:290.87:274:48Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:328.010:395.83:081.84:22-0.17:284:48Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:158.311:396.04:012.15:12-0.87:294:48Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:598.54:512.45:59-1.37:294:48Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:336.211:42 AM8.55:412.76:44-1.57:304:48Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:256.312:258.46:292.97:29-1.47:314:48Full Moon12Wed
13Thu2:146.31:098.07:183.18:13-1.27:324:49Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:036.31:537.58:083.38:58-0.77:334:49Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:516.22:397.09:013.49:42-0.27:334:49Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:396.13:296.39:593.510:280.37:344:49Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:286.14:255.711:043.511:140.97:354:50Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:156.25:315.212:163.37:354:50Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:006.36:444.812:031.51:262.97:364:50Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:436.58:004.712:542.02:292.37:364:51Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:236.89:124.81:452.43:201.77:374:51Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:017.010:145.02:342.74:041.17:374:52Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:387.311:075.23:223.04:440.67:384:52Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:147.511:545.54:063.25:210.17:384:53Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:517.74:493.35:59-0.37:394:54New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:375.711:27 AM7.85:303.46:36-0.77:394:54New Moon26Wed
27Thu1:185.912:057.96:123.47:14-0.97:394:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:596.012:447.86:553.47:53-0.97:404:56Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:416.11:277.77:403.48:34-0.87:404:56Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:246.22:137.38:313.39:16-0.67:404:57Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:086.43:076.89:293.210:04-0.27:404:58Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3:33 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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