Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 08m at 2:09 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:17 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9418851
Common Questions About Tides

Arcata Wharf, CA Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:227.02:557.19:052.19:270.07:265:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:057.13:536.310:052.010:100.87:255:34Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:487.14:585.511:101.810:551.77:245:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:347.16:144.912:191.77:235:37Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:227.07:444.61:301.47:225:38Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:137.09:204.712:423.22:371.17:215:39Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:067.010:335.01:483.63:340.77:205:40Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:587.011:225.32:533.84:230.47:195:42Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:467.111:585.53:513.85:040.27:185:43Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:317.24:393.65:420.07:175:44Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:295.611:11 AM7.35:223.46:16-0.17:155:45New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:575.811:50 AM7.36:013.26:48-0.27:145:46New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:255.912:277.26:383.07:19-0.17:135:48New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:536.01:047.07:162.77:490.17:125:49New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:226.21:426.77:552.58:190.47:105:50Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:516.32:236.38:362.38:490.87:095:51Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:206.53:095.99:232.19:201.37:085:52Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:526.64:065.410:151.99:552.07:065:54Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:296.85:164.911:161.610:362.67:055:55First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:146.96:434.612:251.27:035:56First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:097.18:164.71:370.77:025:57First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:137.39:365.012:463.52:450.27:015:58Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:207.610:365.42:083.63:45-0.46:596:00Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:247.911:235.83:213.44:39-0.96:586:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:248.14:242.95:27-1.26:566:02Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:056.211:19 AM8.25:202.46:12-1.26:556:03Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:456.612:128.16:131.96:54-1.06:536:04Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:236.91:037.77:041.47:35-0.66:526:05Full Moon28Mon
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 5:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Arcata Wharf, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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