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 3h 23m at 3:15 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:54 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:287.311:275.43:223.64:450.27:265:33Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:137.54:143.55:24-0.27:255:35Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:055.710:57 AM7.85:013.36:03-0.67:245:36New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:426.011:41 AM7.95:463.06:40-0.87:235:37New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:186.212:257.96:302.77:18-0.97:225:38New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:546.51:107.87:172.47:56-0.77:215:40Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:316.71:587.48:052.28:36-0.37:195:41Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:096.92:506.98:581.99:160.37:185:42Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:507.13:496.29:571.710:001.07:175:43Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:347.24:575.611:011.510:481.77:165:45First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:247.36:185.112:121.27:155:46First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:197.47:474.91:250.87:135:47First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:197.59:135.112:513.02:350.47:125:48Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:217.510:235.42:043.23:370.07:115:49Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:217.611:165.83:143.24:30-0.37:105:51Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:157.74:153.15:17-0.57:085:52Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:006.011:05 AM7.75:082.85:59-0.67:075:53Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:376.211:51 AM7.65:552.56:38-0.57:065:54Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:126.412:337.46:392.37:14-0.27:045:55Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:446.51:147.07:212.17:480.17:035:57Full Moon20Fri
21Sat2:156.51:546.68:032.08:210.67:015:58Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:466.52:366.28:451.98:531.17:005:59Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:176.53:215.79:291.99:251.76:586:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:516.44:115.210:181.99:582.36:576:01Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:276.45:134.811:131.910:362.86:556:03Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:106.36:274.512:151.86:546:04Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:006.37:524.51:221.56:526:05Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:586.39:104.712:333.62:261.26:516:06Third Quarter28Sat
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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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