Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 18m at 8:38 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:24 am (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Apr 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:186.82:265.48:050.27:462.55:586:41Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:466.73:115.18:440.28:152.95:576:42Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:166.64:014.89:250.38:463.25:556:43Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:506.44:594.510:130.59:243.55:546:44Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:336.26:084.411:090.610:203.75:526:45Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:306.07:184.512:110.65:506:46Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:435.88:164.71:140.65:496:47Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:005.89:005.11:143.42:120.55:476:48Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:135.99:385.72:272.83:020.45:456:49Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:196.010:136.23:272.03:480.45:446:50Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:206.210:486.84:201.14:310.65:426:51Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:186.311:237.45:090.15:130.85:416:53New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:146.35:57-0.75:541.25:396:54New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:017.81:096.26:45-1.36:371.65:386:55New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:418.02:056.07:34-1.67:212.15:366:56Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:238.03:035.78:25-1.68:092.55:356:57Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:107.84:045.49:19-1.49:012.85:336:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:027.35:105.210:16-1.010:043.15:326:59First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:026.86:195.211:18-0.511:193.25:307:00First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:106.27:255.312:22-0.15:297:01First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:255.78:225.512:433.01:250.35:277:02First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:415.49:075.82:022.62:220.65:267:03Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:525.39:446.03:072.03:110.95:247:04Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:535.310:166.33:591.43:541.25:237:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:475.310:446.54:430.84:311.65:217:06Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:355.311:126.75:220.35:071.95:207:07Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:195.35:58-0.15:402.25:197:08Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:005.36:33-0.36:132.55:177:09Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:086.81:415.27:08-0.56:452.85:167:10Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:376.83:225.18:43-0.58:173.06:158:11Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 11:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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