Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 14m at 3:16 pm (3.8 ft)
Next high tide : 9:27 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:206.58:115.412:162.91:250.15:596:40Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:356.49:115.71:362.72:290.15:586:42Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:466.410:006.12:492.23:260.05:566:43Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:506.510:436.53:501.64:160.15:546:44Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:476.611:236.84:441.05:020.25:536:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:396.511:597.05:320.55:440.55:516:46New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:286.46:170.16:230.85:496:47New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:347.11:146.26:59-0.27:021.25:486:48New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:087.11:596.07:41-0.27:391.75:466:49Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:426.92:455.78:22-0.28:172.15:456:50Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:176.73:325.49:050.08:562.55:436:51Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:546.44:235.19:500.39:402.95:416:52Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:356.15:204.910:390.610:323.25:406:53First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:255.76:234.811:340.811:383.35:386:54First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:245.47:254.812:331.05:376:55First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:325.38:205.012:543.21:321.05:356:56First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:415.29:055.32:032.92:271.05:346:57Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:445.39:445.73:012.43:141.05:326:58Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:415.510:196.13:501.83:570.95:316:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:335.710:536.54:331.24:371.05:297:00Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:225.911:276.95:150.55:161.15:287:02Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:106.05:56-0.15:551.25:267:03Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:027.212:586.06:38-0.66:341.55:257:04Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:387.41:486.07:22-1.07:161.75:237:05Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:187.52:405.98:09-1.28:012.05:227:06Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:017.43:355.78:58-1.18:512.35:217:07Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:507.24:355.59:51-1.09:492.65:197:08Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:466.85:395.510:49-0.710:582.75:187:09Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:516.36:435.611:51-0.35:177:10Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:055.98:445.812:162.61:540.06:158:11Third Quarter30Sun
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 6:21 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 80% 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 Waxing Gibbous (80% 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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