Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 3:15 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:54 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:437.010:104.92:153.03:531.27:404:59Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:227.311:045.13:063.24:350.67:415:00Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:017.511:505.43:533.45:130.17:415:01Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:397.74:383.55:50-0.37:415:02New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:315.611:17 AM7.85:203.56:27-0.67:415:03New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:105.811:55 AM7.96:023.57:04-0.87:405:04New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:496.012:347.96:443.47:42-0.97:405:05New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:286.11:167.77:283.38:20-0.87:405:06Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:076.32:017.48:173.29:01-0.57:405:07Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:496.42:516.99:113.09:43-0.17:405:08Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:326.63:506.310:132.810:280.57:405:09First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:176.84:595.711:222.511:171.17:395:10First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:057.16:205.212:362.07:395:11First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:567.47:485.012:121.81:481.37:395:12First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:497.79:135.11:132.42:540.67:385:13Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:428.010:265.42:172.83:53-0.17:385:14Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:348.211:265.83:203.14:45-0.67:375:15Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:258.34:193.15:33-1.07:375:16Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:176.111:13 AM8.35:133.16:17-1.17:365:18Full Moon19Mon
20Tue1:016.311:59 AM8.26:043.07:00-1.17:355:19Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:426.412:447.96:522.97:40-0.87:355:20Full Moon21Wed
22Thu2:216.41:277.57:392.88:18-0.47:345:21Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:596.52:107.08:262.88:550.07:345:22Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:366.42:546.49:152.89:320.67:335:24Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:136.43:425.810:072.810:091.37:325:25Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:526.44:385.211:052.710:471.97:315:26Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:326.55:444.812:092.57:305:27Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:166.57:034.51:162.27:305:29Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:026.68:294.512:203.02:191.87:295:30Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:516.89:454.71:213.43:141.37:285:31Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:407.010:425.02:243.64:020.77:275:32Waning Crescent31Sat
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 6:34 am — 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 72% 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 Waxing Gibbous (72% 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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