Tides Today & Tomorrow in Arcata Wharf, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Arcata Wharf, CA.
Next low tide : 12:22 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 6:51 am (4.6 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 - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:445.38:336.72:420.22:413.57:126:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:365.79:456.93:45-0.13:533.07:136:57Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:196.210:497.14:40-0.34:542.27:146:56Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:586.611:487.25:29-0.35:481.47:156:54Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:357.16:13-0.26:380.67:166:52New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:437.21:117.46:550.27:260.17:176:51New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:367.01:477.67:360.78:13-0.37:196:49New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:286.72:237.68:161.39:00-0.47:206:48Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:226.32:597.58:562.09:48-0.47:216:46Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:185.93:387.29:382.610:38-0.17:226:44Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:185.54:206.810:243.211:320.27:236:43Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:275.25:096.311:203.77:246:41First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:435.16:115.912:320.612:324.07:256:40First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:575.27:225.71:370.81:563.97:266:38First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:535.48:355.62:410.93:123.67:276:37First Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:335.69:395.73:371.04:093.17:286:35Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:055.810:345.84:240.94:552.67:296:33Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:336.111:225.95:041.05:342.07:306:32Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:006.45:391.16:111.47:316:31Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:076.012:276.76:121.26:470.97:336:29Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:506.112:536.96:441.57:230.57:346:28Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:336.11:207.17:151.87:590.17:356:26Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:186.01:487.37:472.28:38-0.27:366:25Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:055.82:187.38:212.69:20-0.47:376:23Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:565.62:527.38:583.110:07-0.47:386:22Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:545.43:347.19:413.411:00-0.37:396:21Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:595.34:276.910:363.77:416:19Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:095.35:366.612:00-0.111:50 AM3.97:426:18Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:175.56:586.31:060.01:193.77:436:17Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:145.87:216.21:120.11:423.26:445:15Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon9:026.38:376.22:130.22:522.46:455:14Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:36 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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