Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 19m at 10:44 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:19 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Feb 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:135.711:55 AM7.46:073.57:00-0.37:265:33New Moon1Mon
2Tue1:425.912:327.36:453.37:32-0.37:255:35New Moon2Tue
3Wed2:116.01:097.27:233.18:03-0.17:245:36Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:416.11:476.88:042.98:330.27:235:37Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:126.32:296.48:482.79:050.67:225:38Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:436.43:185.99:382.59:371.27:215:40Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:166.64:175.410:342.210:141.87:205:41First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:546.95:334.911:391.810:572.57:185:42First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:397.17:034.612:501.37:175:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:337.38:374.72:010.77:165:44First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:347.69:575.01:063.53:070.07:155:46Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:387.910:575.52:253.74:05-0.67:145:47Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:408.111:455.93:353.54:57-1.17:125:48Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:388.44:373.15:45-1.37:115:49Full Moon14Sun
15Mon12:276.211:32 AM8.45:332.76:30-1.47:105:51Full Moon15Mon
16Tue1:076.512:248.26:262.27:12-1.27:085:52Full Moon16Tue
17Wed1:456.81:147.87:181.97:53-0.77:075:53Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:237.02:057.28:091.68:32-0.17:065:54Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:007.12:566.59:011.49:100.77:045:55Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:387.13:515.89:551.49:491.57:035:57Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:177.04:545.210:541.410:302.47:025:58Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:586.86:084.711:571.411:163.17:005:59Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:456.67:414.51:051.36:596:00Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:396.59:204.612:163.62:141.16:576:01Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:386.510:264.91:313.93:140.96:566:02Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:376.511:065.12:433.94:050.66:546:04Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:316.711:375.43:423.74:470.36:536:05Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:196.84:303.45:240.16:516:06Waning Crescent28Sun
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 2:01 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 64% 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 (64% 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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